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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Hollister?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at 4th & San Benito via San Francisco, San Jose Diridon and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Hollister?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Hollister is 158 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister without a car is to bus and Caltrain via San Francisco which takes 6h 56m and costs $26 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Hollister bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Hollister bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Hollister bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Hollister?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Hollister is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Santa Rosa to Hollister.

Where can I stay near Hollister?

There are 27+ hotels available in Hollister.

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

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

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

Bus, Caltrain via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento St172
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
6h 56m
$26–36
Train, ferry, Caltrain
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
4. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
8h 13m
$23–43
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
7h 21m
$24–35
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Hollister143.7 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
7h 32m
$33–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
7h 42m

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

20Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th & San Benito via Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 7h 42m.

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