There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Millbrae 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
3h 3m$22–29Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
- 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
4h 55m$8–16Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
3h 4m$17–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Gilroy66.5 mi
1h 10mDrive 66.5 mi
- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroycar 66.5 mi
1h 10m$13–18
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Gilroy is 66 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy without a car is to Caltrain which takes 3h 3m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy, including transfers.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy is to Caltrain which takes 3h 3m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from San Francisco International Airport to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level to Gilroy Transit Center via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- 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
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Gilroy.
There are 54+ hotels available in Gilroy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Gilroy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






