What is the cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at El Camino & Lincoln via Santa Clara & 2nd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Gilroy and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

The distance between Gilroy and Santa Clara is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gilroy to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Santa Clara bus from?

Gilroy to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Santa Clara train from?

Gilroy to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara is to Caltrain which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Gilroy to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Gilroy to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 1st & Santa Clara station.

Where does the Gilroy to Santa Clara train arrive?

Gilroy to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Santa Clara is 35 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Gilroy to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 547+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Gilroy to Santa Clara - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Santa Clara by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
1h 8m
$10–15
Bus, line 22 bus
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1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clarabus 68 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 2nd to El Camino & Lincolnbus 22
2h 9m
$4–10
Drive 35.1 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Santa Claracar 35.1 mi
44 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Santa Clarataxi 35.1 mi
44 min
$120–150

Gilroy to Santa Clara by train

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Distance: 32.5 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Santa Clara, 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, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to El Camino & Lincoln via 1st & Santa Clara and Santa Clara & 2nd in around 2h 9m.

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