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There are 10 ways to get from Irvine to Gilroy by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    5h 2m
    $510–813

  2. Drive  351.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Gilroycar car 351.3 mi
    5h 54m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Lxus 3123
    11h 29m
    $83–122

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    13h 47m
    $246–381

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    6h 19m
    $124–686

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    5h 46m
    $225–786

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 3m
    $124–362

  8. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    7h 29m
    $88–495

  9. Train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    7h 27m

  10. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    11h 34m
    $61–102

Irvine to Gilroy by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Gilroy via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound in around 13h 47m.

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