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There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to San Carlos by train, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 47m
    $10–13

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    3h 45m
    $6–13

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 41m
    $8–13

  4. Drive 56.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to San Carloscar car 56.4 mi
    1h
    $11–15

Gilroy to San Carlos by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 45m.

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