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How to get fromVan Nuys to Gilroyby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, subway, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to Gilroy by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, subway, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    7h 44m
    $37–57

  2. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    11h 16m
    $230–351

  3. Drive  295.3 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Gilroycar car 295.3 mi
    4h 55m
    $53–76

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    5h 16m
    $146–624

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    7h 44m
    $38–65

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    4h 51m
    $214–769

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    5h 36m
    $189–742

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 55m
    $148–418

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 20m
    $105–233

  10. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    7. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    7h 33m
    $83–461

Van Nuys to Gilroy by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Van Nuys to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 11h 16m.

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