The average bus between Gilroy and Capitola takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gilroy to Capitola. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Gilroy and Capitola. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilroy is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Capitola at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gilroy to Capitola? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Gilroy station and arriving at Capitola station via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Gilroy to Capitola bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Gilroy to Capitola bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Bay Ave. & Rosedale station.
The distance between Gilroy and Capitola is 34.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Bay Ave. & Rosedale via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 in around 3h 4m.