There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Hollister by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus
best- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus
4h$11–14Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
5h 24m$7–14Caltrain, bus via San Jose
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus
4h 1m$18–25Drive 68.8 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Hollistercar 68.8 mi
1h 15m$13–19
Redwood City to Hollister by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Hollister is to Caltrain and bus which costs $11 - $15 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Hollister is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Hollister. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Palo Alto Transit Center, 2nd & Santa Clara and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Redwood City and Hollister is 74 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Hollister without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 4h and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Redwood City to Hollister, including transfers.
Redwood City to Hollister bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Redwood City to Hollister bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Hollister is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Redwood City to Hollister.
There are 28+ hotels available in Hollister.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to 4th & San Benito via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, 2nd & Santa Clara, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $4–5
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- (831) 636 4161
- Website
- SanBenitoCountyExpress.org
Bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benito
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SanBenitoCountyExpress.org
Bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benito
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SanBenitoCountyExpress.org
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
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