The average train between Gilroy and San Francisco takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Gilroy to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Gilroy station and arriving at San Francisco station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Gilroy to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
Gilroy to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Gilroy and San Francisco is 113.9 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 21m.