Gilroy, CA is a small city in Santa Clara County located in Northern California. It has become an increasingly popular destination for many due to its close proximity to local attractions such as the Gilroy Gardens and the iconic Gilroy Outlets. As the city grows, so does the need for reliable forms of transportation. In Gilroy, locals and visitors alike have various options when it comes to getting around town.
Public transport is provided by VTA (Valley Transportation Authority). The VTA operates a number of bus routes within the city that connect most areas with each other as well as to other cities and towns in the area. Additionally, there are two Caltrain stations located in Gilroy – both of which provide access to San Francisco and San Jose.
The town also has a number of taxi services available including a 24-hour cab call service. Ride sharing applications such as Uber and Lyft are also available throughout the region, making it easy for people to get around wherever they need to go. Finally, bike rentals are becoming more popular in Gilroy as residents look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint while still enjoying all that the city has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gilroy takes 34.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gilroy get to work:
- 74.2% drive their own car alone
- 13.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit