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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Los Angeles to Gilroy. Traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Gilroy usually takes around 6 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 277 mi (445 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 15m |
| Cheapest price | US$32.99 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 4 |
How much is a coach ticket from Los Angeles to Gilroy?
US$49.91 is the average price of a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Gilroy. Any tickets cheaper than US$49.91 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Los Angeles to Gilroy is expected to be between US$50 and US$55. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 1 May 2024, when tickets are available for 1 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just US$50.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 16 days in advance to save US$15.78 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from Los Angeles to Gilroy?
There are 4 bus lines from Los Angeles to Gilroy available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 8h 33m | US$82.57 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 6h 16m | US$47.36 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 1 | 7h 45m | US$65.00 |
| Tufesa Plus | 2 | 5h 53m | US$62.50 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 6 trips per day from Los Angeles to Gilroy, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Los Angeles to Gilroy every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 16 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Gilroy usually start from US$36.
Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transportation providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily bus trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 1 from Los Angeles to Gilroy, with prices starting from US$65. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.
Tufesa Plus is an economy bus service run by Tufesa. Its service area covers the southwestern states in the United States and parts of northwest Mexico. Onboard, travelers can enjoy AC, power outlets, reclining chairs, separate male and female restrooms, and WiFi while in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 277 miles from Los Angeles to Gilroy. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Los Angeles to Gilroy for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 14:00. To see the times for all coaches from Los Angeles to Gilroy, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Los Angeles to Gilroy every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Gilroy; ticket prices start at US$62.00.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St
Coaches to Gilroy leave from 8 stations in Los Angeles.
All coach stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
611 Maple Ave
San Fernando Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
592 Gayley Ave
Downtown - Vignes Lot
1658 N Orange Drive
Where does the coach arrive in Gilroy?
Main arrival station: 8300 Arroyo Cir #320 - Bus Stop
Coaches arrive in Gilroy at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Gilroy:
8300 Arroyo Cir #320 - Bus Stop
Caltrain Station - 7250 Monterey St
La Placita - 7822 Monterey St
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