The average train between San Francisco and Gilroy takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Gilroy. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Gilroy at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Gilroy station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
San Francisco to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
San Francisco to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between San Francisco and Gilroy is 113.9 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 3h 5m.