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How to get fromGilroy to Big Basin Redwoods State Parkby train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Big Basin Redwoods State Park by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Big Basin Waybus bus 35B
    3h 57m
    $15–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Big Basin Waybus bus 35B
    4h 51m
    $10–18

  3. Drive 57.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to Big Basin Redwoods State Parkcar car 57.7 mi
    1h 26m
    $11–16

  4. Caltrain, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Tamien Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the taxi from Tamien Caltrain Northbound to Big Basin Redwoods State Parktaxi taxi
    1h 48m
    $107–139

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  • Distance: 76 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to Big Basin Redwoods State Park via San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Cavallaro Transit Center, and Big Basin Way in around 4h 51m.

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