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 16m.

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 16m 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, CA McDonalds via 7Th St & H St, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento and San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Placerville to Gilroy?

The distance between Placerville and Gilroy is 195 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 which takes 6h 36m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 16m 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, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Gilroy, CA McDonalds
6h 36m
$62–88
Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Gilroy167.7 mi
3h 16m
$31–45
Bus, train, Caltrain via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th StreetC / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Jose
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
7h 14m
$63–83
Bus, train, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Jose
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
7h 38m
$44–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point station50x
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5th68
8h 36m
$42–58

Placerville to Gilroy by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Gilroy, CA McDonalds via Sacramento - Amtrak, 7Th St & H St, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, and San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich in around 6h 36m.

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