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How to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train?

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos in Los Gatos, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the EXPRESS train from San Mateo 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 28 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

88min$8.50
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    37 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

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos in Los Gatos, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

119min$8.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 6060
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Winchester Station via Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    20 yd • 1 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 Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos

The distance between San Mateo Caltrain Station, Los Gatos and Los Gatos, Los Gatos is approximately 39.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station 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.

Public transit stations close to San Mateo Caltrain Station

San Mateo Caltrain Station is located at San Mateo Caltrain Station, Los Gatos and the nearest public transit station is 1st Ave & B St..

Train stations close to San Mateo Caltrain Station:

  • Burlingame
  • Broadway
  • Hillsdale

Bus stations close to San Mateo Caltrain Station:

  • 1st Ave & B St.
  • S Delaware St & 2nd Ave
  • S Delaware St & Cypress Ave

Public transit stations close to Los Gatos, Los Gatos

Los Gatos is located at Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos and the nearest public transit station is Main & Pleasant (W).

Bus stations close to Los Gatos:

  • Main & Pleasant (W)
  • Main & Jackson (E)
  • Main & Villa (W)

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos in Los Gatos, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LIMITED train from San Mateo station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

119min$8.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 6060
Bus - 2727
Walk to Los Gatos
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Winchester Station via Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winchester Transit Center
    ID PS_WITC
    20 yd • 1 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 Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Bus line 27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 60, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct train between San Mateo Caltrain Station 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 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo 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 in Los Gatos.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo and Los Gatos in Los Gatos by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Mateo Caltrain Station to get to Los Gatos?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the San Jose Diridon station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Los Gatos?

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

  • How much is the total train, light rail and bus fare from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos?

    The ride from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos costs $8.50.