How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE light rail and finally take the 27 bus from Winchester Transit Center station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Los Gatos on the Moovit app.

115min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Winchester Station
    ID PS_WINC
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S)
    ID 61188
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Gatos
    Walk to
    Los Gatos
    Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, GREEN LINE and 27

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE light rail and finally take the 27 bus from Winchester Transit Center station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Los Gatos on the Moovit app.

138min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Winchester Station
    ID PS_WINC
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S)
    ID 61188
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Gatos
    Walk to
    Los Gatos
    Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Los Gatos is approximately 57.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Gatos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Los Gatos), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, 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, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, GREEN LINE and 27

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE light rail and finally take the 27 bus from Winchester Transit Center station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Los Gatos on the Moovit app.

138min$13.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diridon Station
    ID PS_DIRD
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Winchester Station
    ID PS_WINC
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Santa Teresa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga (S)
    ID 61188
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Gatos
    Walk to
    Los Gatos
    Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Bus line 27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct train between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Los Gatos?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Los Gatos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Los Gatos by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Los Gatos?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Francisco station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Los Gatos?

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Los Gatos.

  • How much is the total train, light rail and bus fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Los Gatos costs $13.25.

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