What is the cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Gilroy?

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Gilroy is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Watsonville to Gilroy?

The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Gilroy is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and Gilroy?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Gilroy station. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Watsonville to Gilroy?

The distance between Watsonville and Gilroy is 32 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Watsonville to Gilroy without a car?

The best way to get from Watsonville to Gilroy without a car is to line 29 bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $4 - $7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Watsonville to Gilroy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonville to Gilroy bus from?

Watsonville to Gilroy bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Rodriguez / Second station.

Where does the Watsonville to Gilroy bus arrive?

Watsonville to Gilroy bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Watsonville to Gilroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Gilroy is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Watsonville to Gilroy.

Where can I stay near Gilroy?

There are 55+ hotels available in Gilroy.

Watsonville to Gilroy - 5 ways to travel via line 29 bus, line 59 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Gilroy by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 29 bus, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus 29
2. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
1h 51m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watsonville to Gilroytaxi 18.4 mi
28 min
$65–80
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from Watsonville to Gilroycar 18.4 mi
28 min
$4–5
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Watsonville to Gilroyshuttle Cbx
30 min
$16–23
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
4h 10m
$6–19

Watsonville to Gilroy by bus

20Weekly Buses

1h 51mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride in around 1h 51m.

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