Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus with Santa Clara VTA

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 23

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA without transferring at least once.

  • Santa Clara VTA
    4:48 AM1h35
    Gilroy, CA
    6:23 AMSanta Clara, CA
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Santa Clara VTA
    5:12 AM1h41
    Gilroy, CA
    6:53 AMSanta Clara, CA
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Santa Clara VTA
    5:36 AM1h48
    Gilroy, CA
    7:24 AMSanta Clara, CA
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Santa Clara VTA
    5:41 AM1h28
    Gilroy, CA
    7:09 AMSanta Clara, CA
    $101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Santa Clara VTA
    6:02 AM1h40
    Gilroy, CA
    7:42 AMSanta Clara, CA
    $101One-way
    1 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

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30m

Additional time*

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gilroy, CA and Santa Clara, CA including taking a train and bus.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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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

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest 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

Compare prices and tickets Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA by train or bus

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

Santa Clara VTA

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Santa Clara VTA frequency
50 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA is $10 (€8) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA is 1h 28m to travel the 32 miles (52 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA leaves at 5:15 PM.
There are 50 buses a day from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA which require at least one change with Santa Clara VTA. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA, you can count on Santa Clara VTA for the best way to get you to Santa Clara, CA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Gilroy, CA and Santa Clara, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Santa Clara, CA from Gilroy, CA is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 28m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gilroy, CA and Santa Clara, CA including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
No, luggage for the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
Since neither Gilroy, CA nor Santa Clara, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Santa Clara, CA, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in crowded areas and be aware of occasional vehicle break-ins, especially in parking lots near popular attractions. Common scams include overcharging by unauthorized taxi or ride-share drivers and fake ticket sellers near event venues. It's advisable to use official transportation services and remain vigilant in busy public spaces.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular bus stations from Gilroy, CA to Santa Clara, CA

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