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 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 27 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus, light rail and train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Los Gatos on the Moovit app.

87min$11.00
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
    800 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 and Los Gatos is approximately 39.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Mateo Caltrain Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Los Gatos?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line GREEN LINE, 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 27 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 Diridon Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Diridon Station station near 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 and Los Gatos by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 27 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 Diridon Station stop, which is closest to 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 $11.00.

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