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How to get fromSanta Monica to Hollisterby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, tram, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Hollister by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, tram, or subway

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  1. Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    10h 52m
    $43–66

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 54m
    $189–339

  3. Drive 302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Hollistercar car 302.5 mi
    5h 7m
    $56–80

  4. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    7h 23m
    $115–623

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    12h 39m
    $48–69

  6. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    8h 23m
    $508–774

Santa Monica to Hollister by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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