There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Hollister by train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus
- Take the taxi from Petro - Santa Nella to Hollistertaxi
7h 26m$164–202Drive 355.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Hollistercar 355.5 mi
6h$65–94Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 30m$275–409Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Hollistertaxi
5h 23m$447–827Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus Nogales
14h 40m$84–116Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to Briggs Garagebus
7h 20m
Riverside to Hollister by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Hollister is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Hollister is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 23m and costs $440 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Briggs Garage via VA Barton @ Benton, Bloomington and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Riverside and Hollister is 369 miles. The road distance is 357.6 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Hollister without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 26m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Riverside to Hollister, including transfers.
Riverside to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bloomington station.
Riverside to Hollister train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Hollister is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $270 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Hollister via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Bloomington to Gilroy twice daily. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Bloomington to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- (831) 636 4161
- Website
- SanBenitoCountyExpress.org
Bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to Briggs Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SanBenitoCountyExpress.org
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Corona Express Taxi
- Phone
- +1-209-489-8071
- Website
- coronaexpresstaxico.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Riverside to Hollister train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Hollister is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Riverside to Hollister.
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