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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 7h 46m.

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 Briggs Garage via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Hollister?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Hollister is 155 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 train and Caltrain which takes 7h 32m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Hollister?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister is to train and Caltrain which takes 7h 32m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Hollister bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Hollister bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom 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 33+ hotels available in Hollister.

Santa Rosa to Hollister - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Hollister by train, bus (Flixbus), ferry, bus, or car

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

Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 32m
$23–36
Train, ferry, Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
8h 15m
$19–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
7h 46m
$21–34
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Hollistercar 143.7 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
7h 50m
$33–80

Santa Rosa to Hollister by train and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Briggs Garage via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Gilroy Caltrain Southbound, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Briggs Garage via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 7h 46m.

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