What is the cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from Gilroy, CA McDonalds and arriving at Sacramento, CA via Petro - Santa Nella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Gilroy and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at CRC Station via San Jose and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

The distance between Gilroy and Elk Grove is 159 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gilroy to Elk Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $90 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Elk Grove bus from?

Gilroy to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Gilroy, CA McDonalds station.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Elk Grove train from?

Gilroy to Elk Grove train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $90 - $110. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Gilroy to Elk Grove bus arrive?

Gilroy to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at Petro - Santa Nella station.

Where does the Gilroy to Elk Grove train arrive?

Gilroy to Elk Grove train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Elk Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Elk Grove is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gilroy to Elk Grove.

Where can I stay near Elk Grove?

There are 245+ hotels available in Elk Grove.

Gilroy to Elk Grove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Elk Grove by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Petro - Santa Nellabus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus San Jose
4h 12m
$90–105
Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Elk Grovecar 133.5 mi
2h 30m
$25–36
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 9m
$71–127
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 3m
$66–123

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Distance: 158.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Elk Grove via Petro - Santa Nella and Sacramento, CA in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Elk Grove via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 6h 9m.

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