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How to get fromPalo Alto to Gilroyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Gilroy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    2h 13m
    $9–11

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    3h 1m
    $4–10

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus bus 68
    2h 13m
    $7–11

  4. Drive 47.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Gilroycar car 47.6 mi
    52 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Gilroytaxi taxi 47.6 mi
    52 min
    $160–200

Palo Alto to Gilroy by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & California to Gilroy Transit Center via Santa Clara & 2nd and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 3h 1m.

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