What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Gilroy?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Gilroy is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Gilroy?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Gilroy is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Gilroy?

The distance between San Rafael and Gilroy is 95 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Gilroy without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Gilroy without a car is to line 580 bus and BART and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Gilroy?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from San Rafael to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Gilroy bus from?

San Rafael to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Where does the San Rafael to Gilroy bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Gilroy is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from San Rafael to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 88+ hotels available in Gilroy.

San Rafael to Gilroy - 5 ways to travel via line 580 bus, BART, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Gilroy by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Line 580 bus, BART, bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
4h 1m
$19–40
Line 101 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A 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 Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
4h 44m
$15–26
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
4h 19m
$19–27
Line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 23m
$21–28
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Gilroycar 92.3 mi
1h 41m
$17–25

San Rafael to Gilroy by bus and subway

25Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Gilroy.

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Distance: 94.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Gilroy Transit Center via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and San Jose Diridon in around 4h 44m.

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