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How to get fromNovato to Hollisterby bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Hollister by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    6h 35m
    $30–43

  2. Drive 117.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Hollistercar car 117.4 mi
    2h 9m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, Caltrain via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to Briggs Garagebus bus
    6h 44m
    $23–31

  4. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    7h 1m
    $28–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    7h 38m
    $27–45

Novato to Hollister by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Briggs Garage via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 7h 1m.

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