There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Gilroy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from Palo Alto 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
2h 45m$9–14Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- 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 / ...
3h 29m$4–12Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
2h 45m$7–14Drive 49.1 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Gilroycar 49.1 mi
58 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stanford University to Gilroytaxi 49.1 mi
58 min$160–200
Stanford University to Gilroy by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Gilroy is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Gilroy is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via Palo Alto Transit Center and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Stanford University and Gilroy is 49 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Gilroy without a car is to Caltrain which takes 2h 45m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Stanford University to Gilroy, including transfers.
Stanford University to Gilroy bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.
Stanford University to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Gilroy is to Caltrain which takes 2h 45m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $13 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Gilroy Transit Center via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–5
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- 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
- https://www.vta.org/
- 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
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stanford University to Gilroy bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.
Stanford University to Gilroy train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Gilroy is 49 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Stanford University to Gilroy.
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