There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Alameda by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Caltrain, train
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2h 54m$21–27Bus, line 70 bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
- Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus 70
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway
3h 12m$10–19Drive 69.4 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Alamedacar 69.4 mi
1h 15m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 42m$10–21Bus via Oakland
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 27m
Gilroy to Alameda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Alameda is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Alameda is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Oakland via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Oakland via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Gilroy and Alameda is 75 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Alameda without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Gilroy to Alameda, including transfers.
Gilroy to Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Gilroy to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Alameda is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Oakland via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and San Jose in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Oakland via San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BART
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Alameda is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Gilroy to Alameda.
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