There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Gilroy by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68 / ...
7h 47m$54–90Drive 221.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Gilroy221.4 mi
4h$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
8h
Chico to Gilroy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Gilroy is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Gilroy is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via Stockton and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Chico and Gilroy is 249 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Gilroy without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Chico to Gilroy, including transfers.
Chico to Gilroy bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Gilroy bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Gilroy is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Chico to Gilroy.
There are 54+ hotels available in Gilroy.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Gilroy Transit Center via Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon in around 8h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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