The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Gilroy, CA on Tue, Jun 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:00 PM1h00San Jose, CA2:00 PMGilroy, CA$551One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM1h00San Jose, CA3:00 PMGilroy, CA$551One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h00San Jose, CA2:00 PMGilroy, CA$551One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM1h00San Jose, CA3:00 PMGilroy, CA$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$56 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA:
A train is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Gilroy, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 PM San Jose, CA | 0h45 | 8:15 PM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 PM San Jose, CA | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM San Jose, CA | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Gilroy, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA
Buses from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CAYou can travel by bus between San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA with Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa 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 San Jose, CA to Gilroy, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Gilroy, 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 Gilroy, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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