What is the cheapest way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Gilroy to San Rafael?

The distance between Gilroy and San Rafael is 97 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gilroy to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael without a car is to Caltrain and ferry which takes 3h 54m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Gilroy to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Gilroy to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to San Rafael bus from?

Gilroy to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Gilroy to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Gilroy to San Rafael is to Caltrain and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Gilroy to San Rafael bus arrive?

Gilroy to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to San Rafael is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Gilroy to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 460+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Gilroy to San Rafael - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Gilroy to San Rafael by train, ferry, bus, car, train (Amtrak), subway, 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.

Caltrain, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3h 54m
$19–33
Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
5h 30m
$16–30
Bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 37m
$20–28
Drive 92.6 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to San Rafaelcar 92.6 mi
1h 40m
$17–25
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 34m
$24–44
Bus, line 70 bus, BART, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
2. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus 70
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
4h 45m
$18–30

Gilroy to San Rafael by bus, train, and tram

401Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center 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 30m.

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