There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Gilroy by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus
3h 38m$226–844Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
9h 50m$58–94Train, bus via Oxnard
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Gilroybus Lxus 3123
9h 23m$70–129Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
12h$96–234Drive 341.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Gilroycar 341.2 mi
5h 42m$63–90Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
4h 27m$251–817Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
- Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus
6h 17m$134–644Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
11h 10m$58–94
Santa Ana to Gilroy by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Gilroy is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Gilroy is to fly and tram and line 68 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Gilroy via Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Gilroy is 387 miles. The road distance is 343.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Gilroy without a car is to train and bus via Oxnard which takes 9h 23m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Santa Ana to Gilroy, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Gilroy bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Gilroy bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Gilroy is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Santa Ana to Gilroy.
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Gilroy via Huntington Park in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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