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How to get fromSan Jose to Los Gatosby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Los Gatos by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 27 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Fernando Station to Winchester Stationtram tram Green Line
    2. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratogabus bus 27
    1h
    $4–8

  2. Drive 10.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Los Gatoscar car 10.7 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Los Gatostaxi taxi 10.7 mi
    13 min
    $35–50

  4. Line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Good Samaritan Hospitalbus bus 61
    1h 20m
    $2–5

San Jose to Los Gatos by tram and bus

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Civic Center Station to Good Samaritan Hospital every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 44 min.

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