What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Gilroy. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Gilroy Transit Center via San Francisco and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Gilroy is 136 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Gilroy without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy without a car is to bus and Caltrain via San Mateo which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus from?

Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Gilroy is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Santa Rosa to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 54+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Santa Rosa to Gilroy - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, car, and BART

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy by bus, train, car, subway, 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.

Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 19m
$42–90
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
5h 35m
$22–35
Drive 128.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Gilroycar 128.7 mi
2h 19m
$24–34
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall 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 Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
5h 41m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
6h 2m

Santa Rosa to Gilroy by bus, foot, subway, and train

20Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy.

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Distance: 134.8 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Gilroy Transit Center via Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon in around 6h 2m.

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