There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to San Jose, CA by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
48 min$7–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey & Howson to San Jose Diridonbus Rapid 568 / ...
1h 38m$2–5Drive 32.3 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to San Jose, CAcar 32.3 mi
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gilroy to San Jose, CAtaxi 32.3 mi
35 min$110–140
Gilroy to San Jose, CA by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to San Jose, CA is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to San Jose, CA is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Monterey & Howson and arriving at San Jose Diridon. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Gilroy and San Jose, CA is 30 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Jose, CA without a car is to Caltrain which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $9.
The Caltrain from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound takes 48 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Gilroy to San Jose, CA bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & Howson station.
Gilroy to San Jose, CA train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to San Jose, CA is to Caltrain which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Monterey & Howson to San Jose Diridon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Monterey & Howson to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Gilroy to San Jose, CA bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to San Jose, CA train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to San Jose, CA is 33 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Gilroy to San Jose, CA.
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