What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco is to Caltrain which costs $13 - $17 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at San Francisco via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

The distance between Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and San Francisco is 77 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco bus from?

Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco train from?

Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 2h 21m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco bus arrive?

Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Where does the Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco train arrive?

Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco.

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Q: How long does it take to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 21m
$13–17
Bus, line 70 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
2. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus 70
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway
3h 43m
$12–22
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 17m
$20–27
Drive 79.1 mi
1. Drive from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Franciscocar 79.1 mi
1h 24m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
3h 44m
$18–28

Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to San Francisco by train

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Distance: 76.8 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Francisco via San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 44m.

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