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How to get fromSan Diego to Hollisterby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Hollister by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    5h 31m
    $88–522

  2. Drive 424.6 mi

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    1. Drive from San Diego to Hollistercar car 424.6 mi
    7h 9m
    $78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    12h 34m
    $88–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 54m
    $225–418

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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
    6h 17m
    $84–258

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    6h 15m
    $90–290

  7. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    $151–325

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    7h 31m
    $111–440

  9. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    14h 30m
    $82–150

San Diego to Hollister by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Hollister via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 12h 54m.

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