How to get from Hollister to San Francisco by bus?

By bus

To get from Hollister to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the INTERCOUNTY bus from 4th & San Benito station to Caltrain/Greyhound Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2003 bus from San Jose Downtown station to San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
Bus - 6868
Bus - FLIXBUS N2003FLIXBUS N2003
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from 4th & San Benito

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollister
  • 2
    Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
    Wait for bus
    INTERCOUNTY
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caltrain/Greyhound Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st & San Salvador (N)
    ID 63212
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Downtown
    ID 0AB
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2003FLIXBUS N2003
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2003
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via INTERCOUNTY, 68 and GREYHOUND US0831

To get from Hollister to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the INTERCOUNTY bus from 4th & San Benito station to Caltrain/Greyhound Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0831 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
Bus - 6868
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from 4th & San Benito

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollister
  • 2
    Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
    Wait for bus
    INTERCOUNTY
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caltrain/Greyhound Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID SJO6
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    San Francisco Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    77 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.22 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hollister to San Francisco

The distance between Hollister, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 95.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollister to San Francisco by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hollister

Hollister is located at Hollister, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 4th & West (County Departments).

Bus stations close to Hollister:

  • 4th & West (County Departments)
  • Meridian & Chappell (Savemart)

Public transit stations close to San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Market St & Hyde St.

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Market St & Hyde St
  • Hyde St & Grove St
  • Market St & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to San Francisco:

  • Powell St & Market St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via INTERCOUNTY, 68 and GREYHOUND US0831

To get from Hollister to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the INTERCOUNTY bus from 4th & San Benito station to Caltrain/Greyhound Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0831 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
Bus - 6868
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from 4th & San Benito

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hollister
  • 2
    Bus - INTERCOUNTYINTERCOUNTY
    Wait for bus
    INTERCOUNTY
    Gilroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caltrain/Greyhound Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID SJO6
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    San Francisco Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    77 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    1.22 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hollister to San Francisco?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line INTERCOUNTY, Bus line 68, Bus line FLIXBUS N2003.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hollister to San Francisco?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line INTERCOUNTY, Bus line 68, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hollister and San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hollister to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The INTERCOUNTY bus line goes from Gilroy station near Hollister to Caltrain/Greyhound Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Hollister to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Hollister and San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hollister to get to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the INTERCOUNTY bus from the Gilroy stop near Hollister in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hollister and San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco (5th/Townsend) stop, which is closest to San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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