The average train between Palo Alto and Gilroy takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Gilroy. 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 Palo Alto and Gilroy. The earliest departure is at 3:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Gilroy at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Gilroy station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Palo Alto to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Palo Alto to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Gilroy is 70.3 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 13m.