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How to get fromSouth San Francisco to Gilroyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South San Francisco to Gilroy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    2h 50m
    $12–15

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    5h
    $7–13

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus bus 68
    2h 50m
    $10–15

  4. Drive 68.9 mi

    1. Drive from South San Francisco to Gilroycar car 68.9 mi
    1h 12m
    $13–19

South San Francisco to Gilroy by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between South San Francisco, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

You can take a train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Gilroy Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 5h.

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