There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 10m$22–30Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68
- Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
5h$8–17Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 4m$18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gilroy to San Francisco-SFO66.5 mi
1h 9mDrive 66.5 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 66.5 mi
1h 9m$13–18
Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco International Airport via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Gilroy and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 65 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to Caltrain which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.
Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to Caltrain which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco International Airport via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, and Millbrae in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 2nd, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 5h.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gilroy to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 1st & Santa Clara station.
Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Gilroy to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
There are 745+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gilroy and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






