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How to get fromSan Francisco to Los Gatosby train, bus, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Los Gatos by train, bus, subway, or car

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  1. Caltrain, line 60 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Winchester Stationbus bus 60
    2h 37m
    $14–19

  2. Drive 52 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Los Gatoscar car 52 mi
    56 min
    $10–14

  3. BART, line 61 bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to Good Samaritan Hospitalbus bus 61
    3h 6m
    $11–16

  4. BART, line 60 bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitassubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to Winchester Stationbus bus 60
    3h 22m
    $10–16

  5. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from 11th St & Market St. to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus 397
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    5h 7m
    $11–15

San Francisco to Los Gatos by train and bus

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from 11th St & Market St. to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Winchester Station in around 5h 7m.

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