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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Gilroy is to bus via San Francisco which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Gilroy is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Monterey & 5th via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Novato to Gilroy?

The distance between Novato and Gilroy is 109 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Gilroy without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 29m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Novato to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Gilroy bus from?

Novato to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Train or bus from Novato to Gilroy?

The best way to get from Novato to Gilroy is to Caltrain which takes 5h and costs $21 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus via San Francisco, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Novato to Gilroy bus arrive?

Novato to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Gilroy is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Novato to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 62+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Novato to Gilroy - 6 ways to travel via bus, BART, Caltrain, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Novato to Gilroy by bus, subway, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
4h 29m
$20–43
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
5h 11m
$17–28
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain South County
5h
$21–27
Drive 102.4 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Gilroycar 102.4 mi
1h 52m
$19–27
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
4h 40m
$20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus 68
5h 43m
$17–31

Novato to Gilroy by bus and subway

35Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Hyde St & Grove St, Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Monterey & 5th via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and San Jose Diridon in around 5h 11m.

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