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How to get fromIrvine to Gilroyby plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Gilroy by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    3h 31m
    $345–809

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    10h 15m
    $46–72

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    13h 47m
    $246–381

  4. Drive  351.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Gilroycar car 351.3 mi
    5h 54m
    $65–93

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 34m
    $129–360

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    4h 25m
    $222–747

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Lxus 3123
    11h 29m
    $83–122

Irvine to Gilroy by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 13h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Gilroy via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 11h 29m.

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