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

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

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  1. 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
    4h 2m
    $19–33

  2. Drive 92.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilroy to San Rafaelcar92.6 mi
    1h 40m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, line 70 bus, BART, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus68
    2. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus70
    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 Bbus101 / ...
    4h 46m
    $18–30

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain NorthboundtrainSouth County
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport AmtraktrainCapitol Corridor
    4h 34m
    $29–39

  5. Bus, line 101 bus via Mission St & 2nd St

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus101 / ...
    5h 2m

  6. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus68
    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 Bbus101 / ...
    5h 29m
    $22–36

Gilroy to San Rafael by bus and subway

Calendar289Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 5h 2m.

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