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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 6 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 32m
    $93–543

  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
    $136–281

  4. Drive 351.3 mi

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

  5. 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 19m
    $93–530

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    12h 54m
    $61–97

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 32m

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 Main-Culver to Gilroy via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 12h 54m.

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