There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Vacaville by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 18m$72–119Bus, line 66 bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
- Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BARTbus 66 / ...
- Take the subway from Milpitas to MacArthursubway
- Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
5h 53m$18–25Drive 112.6 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Vacavillecar 112.6 mi
2h 1m$21–30Caltrain, BART, bus
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway
- Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
4h 56m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
6h 22m$18–30
Gilroy to Vacaville by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Vacaville is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $17 - $25 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Vacaville is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Monterey & 5th and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via San Jose Diridon Station and Concord Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Gilroy and Vacaville is 135 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Vacaville without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gilroy to Vacaville, including transfers.
Gilroy to Vacaville bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Monterey & 5th station.
Gilroy to Vacaville train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Vacaville is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Vacaville, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Vacaville via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, and Suisun-Fairfield in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to Vacaville Transportation Center via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Concord, and Concord Station in around 6h 22m.
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BART
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
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
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Vacaville bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to Vacaville train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Vacaville is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Gilroy to Vacaville.
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