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 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 9 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.

129min$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
    Monterey Street
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milpitas to Gilroy

The distance between Milpitas and Gilroy is approximately 37.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 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 Gilroy – 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66, Bus line 568.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milpitas and Gilroy?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milpitas to Gilroy?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Milpitas to Gilroy by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Gilroy by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Milpitas to get to Gilroy?

    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?

    Get off the light rail at the Great Mall Station stop, which is closest to Gilroy.

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

    The ride from Milpitas to Gilroy costs $2.50.

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