There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Gilroy by train, bus, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain South County
2h 23m$10–12Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
3h 47m$6–12Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
2h 23m$8–12Drive 53.8 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Gilroycar 53.8 mi
57 min$10–15
Redwood City to Gilroy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Gilroy is to Caltrain which costs $10 - $13 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Gilroy is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Redwood City and Gilroy is 52 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Gilroy without a car is to Caltrain which takes 2h 23m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Redwood City to Gilroy, including transfers.
Redwood City to Gilroy bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Redwood City to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Gilroy is to Caltrain which takes 2h 23m and costs $10 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Gilroy Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $4–5
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Redwood City to Gilroy bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Redwood City to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Gilroy is 54 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Redwood City to Gilroy.
There are 53+ hotels available in Gilroy.