There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Hollister by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, tram, line 68 bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus
5h 11m$202–805Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
13h 3m$60–99Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 2m$174–317Drive 346.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Hollistercar 346.7 mi
5h 49m$64–92Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram, line 68 bus, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus
8h$135–638Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
14h 38m$67–99
Irvine to Hollister by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Hollister is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Hollister is to fly and tram and line 68 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Hollister. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Santa Ana, Huntington Park and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Irvine and Hollister is 404 miles. The road distance is 348.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Hollister without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Irvine to Hollister, including transfers.
Irvine to Hollister bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Hollister train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Hollister is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Hollister via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to 4th & San Benito via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, Gilroy, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Hollister bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Irvine to Hollister train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Hollister is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Irvine to Hollister.
There are 26+ hotels available in Hollister.


