There are 3 ways to get from Gilroy to Lincoln by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose to Roseville Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 40m$97–169Drive 173.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gilroy to Lincolncar 173.9 mi
3h 5m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the train from San Jose to Roseville Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
8h 34m$50–112
Gilroy to Lincoln by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Lincoln is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Roseville Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Gilroy and Lincoln is 193 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Lincoln without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Gilroy to Lincoln, including transfers.
Gilroy to Lincoln train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
Gilroy to Lincoln train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Lincoln is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Gilroy to Lincoln.
There are 91+ hotels available in Lincoln.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Lincoln, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Lincoln via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, and Roseville Amtrak in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Roseville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Roseville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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