What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Gilroy?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Gilroy is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Gilroy?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Gilroy is to fly and tram and line 68 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Gilroy via Santa Ana and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

How far is it from Irvine to Gilroy?

The distance between Irvine and Gilroy is 381 miles. The road distance is 353.4 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Gilroy without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Gilroy without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Gilroy?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Irvine to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Gilroy bus from?

Irvine to Gilroy bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Gilroy train from?

Irvine to Gilroy train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Gilroy?

The best way to get from Irvine to Gilroy is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Irvine to Gilroy bus arrive?

Irvine to Gilroy bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.

Where does the Irvine to Gilroy train arrive?

Irvine to Gilroy train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Gilroy is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Irvine to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 53+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Irvine to Gilroy - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, line 68 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Gilroy by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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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 SNA - SJC
2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus
3h 31m
$201–803
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
11h 19m
$59–97
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
13h 47m
$116–271
Drive 351.3 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Gilroycar 351.3 mi
5h 54m
$65–93
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
4h 20m
$222–747
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
12h 54m
$66–97

Irvine to Gilroy by bus

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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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 bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Gilroy via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, 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.

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