There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Pier 39 by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain
best- Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 1m$15–19Bus, Caltrain
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
4h 3m$14–19Drive 81.4 mi
- Drive from Gilroy to Pier 39car 81.4 mi
1h 28m$15–22Bus, line 70 bus, BART
- 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 Embarcaderosubway
4h 6m$14–23Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 29m
Gilroy to Pier 39 by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Pier 39 is to Caltrain which costs $15 - $19 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Pier 39 is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Bay St & Midway St via San Jose and Kearny St & Geary St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Pier 39 station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Gilroy and Pier 39 is 80 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Pier 39 without a car is to Caltrain which takes 3h 1m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Gilroy to Pier 39, including transfers.
Gilroy to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Gilroy to Pier 39 train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Pier 39 is to Caltrain which takes 3h 1m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Pier 39 via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, 4th St & King St, and Chinatown - Rose Pak Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Pier 39 via San Jose Diridon, San Jose, San Francisco, Kearny St & Geary St, and Bay St & Midway St in around 4h 29m.
- 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
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Gilroy to Pier 39 train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Pier 39 is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Gilroy to Pier 39.
There are 861+ hotels available in Pier 39.