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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 51m.

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 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and San Jose Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Gilroy is 134 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 train and Caltrain which takes 5h 37m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Gilroy?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy is to train and Caltrain which takes 5h 37m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Gilroy bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom 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 87+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Santa Rosa to Gilroy - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Gilroy by train, bus (Flixbus), ferry, bus, 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.

Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
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
5h 37m
$22–34
Train, ferry, Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
6h 20m
$18–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
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
5h 51m
$20–32
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 to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
5h 55m
$32–78

Santa Rosa to Gilroy by train and bus

20Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Gilroy Transit Center via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and San Jose Diridon in around 5h 51m.

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