There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Hollister by tram, plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Hollistertaxi
4h 33m$265–542Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus San Ysidro
11h 34m$87–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 42m$338–522Drive 442.8 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Hollistercar 442.8 mi
7h 29m$98–141Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 68 bus, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center 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 Briggs Garagebus
7h 54m$89–585Bus via San Jose
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
16h 23m$109–177
Tijuana to Hollister by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Hollister is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Hollister is to tram and fly and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Hollister. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Briggs Garage via Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
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 442 miles. The road distance is 445.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Hollister without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 16h 23m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 34m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 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 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- $70–110
- 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
- +1 833 766 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
- 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
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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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
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.
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