There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 9m$118–189Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Hollistercar 149.6 mi
2h 55m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
8h 40m$46–75Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
8h 55m$46–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Hollister. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Hollister. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Hollister is 175 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Hollister is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, 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 James Way & Highland 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 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Pismo Beach to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Hollister is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Pismo Beach to Hollister.
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