There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Berkeley by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, BART
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain NorthboundSouth County
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown BerkeleyOrange-N
2h 34m$16–24Bus, line 66 bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter68
- Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BART66 / ...
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
3h 29m$10–15Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to BerkeleyFlixBus 2000
2h 35m$13–85Drive 76.1 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Berkeley76.1 mi
1h 23m$14–21Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain NorthboundSouth County
- Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley AmtrakCapitol Corridor
3h 8m$24–30
Gilroy to Berkeley by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Berkeley is to bus and line 66 bus and BART which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gilroy Bus Stop and arriving at Berkeley. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Berkeley Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Gilroy and Berkeley is 78 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 34m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Gilroy to Berkeley, including transfers.
Gilroy to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gilroy Bus Stop station.
Gilroy to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Berkeley is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $13 - $85. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $24 - $30 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Berkeley 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–85 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Berkeley Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and San Jose in around 3h 8m.
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- 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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Berkeley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $13–85
- 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 Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BART
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Berkeley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Berkeley station.
Gilroy to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Berkeley is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Gilroy to Berkeley.
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