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 40m.

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 40m 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 San Francisco and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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 & Fremont 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 40m to drive from San Rafael to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 58+ 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 (Amtrak)

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 Station580
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroy
4h 1m
$19–40
Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Gilroy92.3 mi
1h 40m
$17–25
Line 101 bus, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th St101 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
4h 16m
$19–27
Line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove St101 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
4h 23m
$21–28
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center68
4h 37m

San Rafael to Gilroy by bus and subway

24Weekly 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 & Fremont St, San Francisco, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon in around 4h 37m.

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