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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Gilroy is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Gilroy is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via Sacramento, Stockton and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Placerville to Gilroy?

The distance between Placerville and Gilroy is 210 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Gilroy without a car is to bus and train and Caltrain via Sacramento which takes 7h 18m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Placerville to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Gilroy bus from?

Placerville to Gilroy bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Gilroy bus arrive?

Placerville to Gilroy bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Gilroy is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Placerville to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 55+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Placerville to Gilroy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Placerville to Gilroy by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

Bus, train, Caltrain via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus C / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 18m
$58–83
Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Gilroycar 167.7 mi
3h 18m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
4. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
8h 23m
Bus, train, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 38m
$38–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
8h 38m
$36–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Placerville to Gilroy.

Launch map view

Distance: 208.7 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Gilroy Transit Center via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon in around 8h 23m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.