There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 1m$15–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 30m$10–20Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 56m$14–19Drive 81 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27car 81 mi
1h 28m$15–22Bus, line 70 bus, BART
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
- Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus 70
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
4h$14–23
Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 is to bus which costs $10 - $20 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 station. However, there are services departing from Monterey & 5th and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Gilroy and San Francisco Pier 27 is 80 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 without a car is to Caltrain which takes 3h 1m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27, including transfers.
Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & 5th station.
Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 is to Caltrain which takes 3h 1m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $20 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and San Francisco Pier 27, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Pier 27 via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, 4th St & King St, and Chinatown - Rose Pak Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to San Francisco Pier 27 via San Jose Diridon Station and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 30m.
- 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 San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
- 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 Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BART
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27 is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Gilroy to San Francisco Pier 27.
There are 751+ hotels available in San Francisco Pier 27.











