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How to get fromOceanside to Hollisterby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Oceanside to Hollister by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 58m
    $213–391

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    13h 42m
    $59–87

  3. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    12h 10m
    $76–132

  4. Drive 387.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Hollistercar car 387.4 mi
    6h 30m
    $71–103

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 40m
    $96–315

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    12h 31m
    $113–157

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 50m
    $68–274

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    9h 40m
    $160–348

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    9h 40m
    $109–607

  10. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    5. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    10h 15m
    $220–839

Oceanside to Hollister by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 58m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Hollister via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to 4th & San Benito via San Jose Diridon and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 12h 31m.

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