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How to get from Milpitas to Gilroy by bus and light rail?

From Milpitas to Gilroy by bus and light rail

To get from Milpitas to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Great Mall Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 568 bus from 2nd & Santa Clara (S) station to Gilroy Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Gilroy on the Moovit app.

130min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Bus - 568568
Walk to Gilroy
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Great Mall Pkwy (S)
    ID 65220
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd & Santa Clara (S)
    ID 65513
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gilroy
    Walk to
    Gilroy
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Milpitas to Gilroy by bus

To get from Milpitas to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 47 bus from McCarthy & Bellew (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 568 bus from 2nd & Santa Clara (S) station to Gilroy Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Gilroy on the Moovit app.

157min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Bus - 6666
Bus - 568568
Walk to Gilroy
Leaves from McCarthy & Bellew (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    McCarthy & Bellew (N)
    ID 62441
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Milpitas BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Serra
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd & Santa Clara (S)
    ID 65513
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gilroy
    Walk to
    Gilroy
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milpitas to Gilroy

The distance between Milpitas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Gilroy, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 37.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Gilroy by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Milpitas to Gilroy

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas to Gilroy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milpitas) and destination (Gilroy), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

From Milpitas to Gilroy by bus

To get from Milpitas to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 47 bus from McCarthy & Bellew (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 568 bus from 2nd & Santa Clara (S) station to Gilroy Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Gilroy on the Moovit app.

157min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Bus - 6666
Bus - 568568
Walk to Gilroy
Leaves from McCarthy & Bellew (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    McCarthy & Bellew (N)
    ID 62441
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Milpitas BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Serra
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd & Santa Clara (S)
    ID 65513
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gilroy
    Walk to
    Gilroy
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milpitas to Gilroy?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66, Bus line 568.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Milpitas to Gilroy?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line 66, Bus line 568.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milpitas and Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milpitas to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station station near Milpitas to Alum Rock station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Alum Rock station near Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milpitas to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Milpitas to get to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Milpitas and Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Alum Rock stop, which is closest to Gilroy in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Milpitas to Gilroy?

    The ride from Milpitas to Gilroy costs $2.50.