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How to get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus?

From Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus

To get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 568 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 19 bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave station to Pacific Ave & Viaduct Ln (Wharf) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

173min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1919
Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Leaves from Gilroy Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID 2754
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & Viaduct Ln (Wharf)
    ID 2592
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Beach Street
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus via 568 and 17

To get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 568 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Front (Trader Joe'S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

174min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Leaves from Gilroy Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Beach Street
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The distance between Gilroy, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 64.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located at Beach Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Riverside Ave.

Bus stations close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:

  • Broadway & Riverside Ave
  • Bay & West Cliff
  • Cliff & 2nd

Alternative route from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus via 568 and 17

To get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 568 bus from Gilroy Transit Center station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Front (Trader Joe'S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

174min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Leaves from Gilroy Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilroy Transit Center
    ID PS_GILR
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Beach Street
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 568, Bus line 17, Bus line 19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 568, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    The 568 bus line goes from Gilroy Transit Center station near Gilroy in Gilroy to Rapid San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rapid San Jose Diridon station near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus?

    The total travel time between Gilroy in Gilroy and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gilroy to get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    Get on the 568 bus from the Gilroy Transit Center stop near Gilroy in Gilroy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gilroy and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    Get off the bus at the Rapid San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    The ride from Gilroy to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk costs $9.50.

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