There are 3 ways to get from Gilroy to Rocklin by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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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 Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 26m$52–69Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gilroy to Rocklincar 166.1 mi
2h 56m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Petro - Santa Nellabus San Jose
- Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus San Jose
6h 47m$65–70
Gilroy to Rocklin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Rocklin is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Rocklin is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Rocklin station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy, CA McDonalds and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via Petro - Santa Nella, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gilroy to Rocklin station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Gilroy and Rocklin is 186 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Rocklin without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Gilroy to Rocklin, including transfers.
Gilroy to Rocklin bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Gilroy, CA McDonalds station.
Gilroy to Rocklin train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from Gilroy to Rocklin is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $71 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Rocklin, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Rocklin Amtrak Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and San Jose in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Rocklin Amtrak Station via Petro - Santa Nella, Sacramento, CA, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento in around 6h 47m.
- 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 Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Petro - Santa Nella
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–31
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gilroy to Rocklin bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at Petro - Santa Nella station.
Gilroy to Rocklin train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Rocklin is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Gilroy to Rocklin.
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