What is the cheapest way to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Hollister and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Hollister to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from 4th & San Benito and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Hollister to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Hollister and Santa Rosa is 161 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

How do I travel from Hollister to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hollister to Santa Rosa bus from?

Hollister to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where does the Hollister to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Hollister to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Can I drive from Hollister to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hollister to Santa Rosa is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Hollister to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Hollister to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Hollister to Santa Rosa by train, bus, ferry, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa
6h 57m
$43–96
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
8h 26m
$23–42
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Hollister to Santa Rosa143.6 mi
2h 34m
$27–38
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
7h 35m
$29–43
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Francisco
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
7h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
8h 15m
$26–44

Hollister to Santa Rosa by bus, train, subway, and foot

20Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from 4th & San Benito to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 7h 48m.

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