There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Hollister by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus San Ysidro
11h 17m$87–123Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
17h$74–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 42m$203–406Drive 442.8 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Hollistercar 442.8 mi
7h 29m$81–117Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 68 bus, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - 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 4th & San Benitobus
7h 35m$84–514Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
8h 36m$88–283Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus
8h 33m$84–328Tram, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus
9h 49m$102–303
Tijuana to Hollister by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Hollister is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $70 - $120 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Hollister is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Hollister. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Hollister. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Salinas via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Tijuana and Hollister is 507 miles. The road distance is 445.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Hollister without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 17h and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Tijuana to Hollister, including transfers.
Tijuana to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro station.
Tijuana to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Hollister is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico 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 vehicle from Tijuana to Hollister via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $85–120
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $26–50
Bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–65
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Tijuana to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Hollister is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Tijuana to Hollister.
There are 27+ hotels available in Hollister.










