There are 6 ways to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University by train, ferry, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
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Caltrain, ferry, train
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotatitrain
6h 7mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to E Washington St & Johnson Stbus 172
8h 9m$18–32Bus, Caltrain, ferry, train
- 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
- Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotatitrain
7h 1mBus, 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
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus
7h 12m$36–75Drive 121.4 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Sonoma State Universitycar 121.4 mi
2h 14m$23–32Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotatitrain
6h 22m
Gilroy to Sonoma State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Sonoma State University. However, there are services departing from Monterey & 5th and arriving at Sonoma State University via San Jose Diridon Station, Perry St & 3rd St and E Washington St & Kenilworth Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Sonoma State University. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at SMART Cotati via San Jose, Coliseum and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Gilroy and Sonoma State University is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University without a car is to Caltrain and ferry and train which takes 6h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University, including transfers.
Gilroy to Sonoma State University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & 5th station.
Gilroy to Sonoma State University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Sonoma State University is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Sonoma State University, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Sonoma State University via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, Coliseum, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, SMART San Rafael, and SMART Cotati in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to Sonoma State University via San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, E Washington St & Kenilworth Dr, and Sonoma State University in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- 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
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- 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
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotati
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Cotati
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Cotati
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to E Washington St & Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
Ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Sonoma State University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to Sonoma State University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Sonoma State University is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Gilroy to Sonoma State University.
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