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How to get fromLos Gatos to San Franciscoby train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Gatos to San Francisco by train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 15m
    $14–20

  2. Drive 51.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Gatos to San Franciscocar car 51.4 mi
    58 min
    $10–14

  3. Line 27 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2h 43m
    $12–21

  4. Line 60 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Milpitas BARTbus bus 60
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    3h 5m
    $10–16

Los Gatos to San Francisco by bus, tram, and train

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to San Francisco via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 43m.

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