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

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

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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 36m
    $90–550

  2. Bus via San Jose

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    11h 28m
    $64–127

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    9h 6m
    $76–112

  4. 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
    $106–241

  5. Drive 351.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Gilroycar car 351.3 mi
    5h 53m
    $65–93

  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 29m
    $81–481

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro / ...
    11h 1m
    $75–101

Irvine to Gilroy by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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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-Santiago, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 11h 1m.

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