The average train between Gilroy and Palo Alto takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Gilroy to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Gilroy and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilroy is at 7:31 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Gilroy station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Gilroy to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
Gilroy to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Gilroy and Palo Alto is 70.3 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 29m.