Rome2Rio

How to get fromGilroy to San Rafaelby train, subway, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to San Rafael

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to San Rafael by train, subway, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway Orange-N
    3h 45m
    $22–34

  2. Bus, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    5h 17m
    $16–29

  3. Bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4h 39m
    $20–28

  4. Drive 92.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to San Rafaelcar car 92.6 mi
    1h 40m
    $17–25

  5. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    4h 26m
    $28–49

Gilroy to San Rafael by train, bus, and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gilroy to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, Coliseum, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 17m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers