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How to get fromMorro Bay to Hollisterby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Hollister by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 6m
    $118–189

  2. Drive 137.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Hollistercar car 137.6 mi
    2h 49m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    8h 37m
    $46–75

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    8h 52m
    $46–100

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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to 4th & San Benito via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 8h 37m.

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