The cheapest and fastest buses from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA without transferring at least once.
4:48 AM1h35Gilroy, CA6:23 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:12 AM1h41Gilroy, CA6:53 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:36 AM1h48Gilroy, CA7:24 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:41 AM1h28Gilroy, CA7:09 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
6:02 AM1h40Gilroy, CA7:42 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:41 AM1h28Gilroy, CA7:09 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
4:48 AM1h35Gilroy, CA6:23 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
6:02 AM1h40Gilroy, CA7:42 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:12 AM1h41Gilroy, CA6:53 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
5:36 AM1h48Gilroy, CA7:24 AMSanta Clara, CA$101One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 04:48AM | Arrival Time 06:23AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:13AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:29AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 11:13AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 12:13PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 01:13PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 02:39PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 03:41PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 04:13PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 02:56PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 03:24PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 06:13PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 04:56PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Santa Clara VTA | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Buses from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 50 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 5:15 PM |
Bus providers: Santa Clara VTA from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA with Santa Clara VTA for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Clara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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