The average train between Gilroy and South San Francisco takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Gilroy to South 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 South 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 South San Francisco at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to South San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Gilroy station and arriving at South San Francisco station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Gilroy to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
Gilroy to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Gilroy and South San Francisco is 103.5 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 5m.