The average train between Palo Alto and Hayward takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Hayward. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Hayward. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Hayward at 8:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Hayward station via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Palo Alto to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Palo Alto to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Hayward Station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Hayward is 25.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Hayward Station via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 59m.