There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley by train, bus, subway, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, bus, BART
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Berryessa BART
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Hayward
1h 54m$13–21Bus, line 66 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter68 / ...
- Take the bus from Monterey & Senter to Milpitas BART66 / ...
2h 50m$6–11Drive 59.8 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Castro Valley59.8 mi
1h 5m$11–16Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain NorthboundSouth County
- Take the train from San Jose to Hayward AmtrakCapitol Corridor
2h 33m$19–23Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus StationGreyhound US0831
3h 17m$12–93
Gilroy to Castro Valley by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley is to bus and line 66 bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hayward Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Gilroy and Castro Valley is 59 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley without a car is to Caltrain and bus and BART which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley, including transfers.
Gilroy to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Gilroy to Castro Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Castro Valley is to bus and line 66 bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $19 - $23 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Hayward via Monterey & Senter, Milpitas BART, and Milpitas in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Hayward Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and San Jose in around 2h 33m.
- 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 Hayward
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Hayward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Berryessa BART
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
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 Hayward Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to Castro Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Castro Valley is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Gilroy to Castro Valley.
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