What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Hayward is to bus via Modesto which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Hayward is to fly and BART which takes 2h 58m and costs $65 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Berryessa BART via King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Hayward?

The distance between Bakersfield and Hayward is 284 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Hayward without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Hayward?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Bakersfield to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Hayward bus from?

Bakersfield to Hayward bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Hayward bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Hayward bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Hayward is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Bakersfield to Hayward.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Hayward?

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Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 358+ hotels available in Hayward.

Bakersfield to Hayward - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Hayward by plane, subway, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Fly, BART
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Haywardsubway
2h 58m
$67–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
6h 4m
$38–55
Drive 258.6 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Haywardcar 258.6 mi
4h 17m
$48–69
Bus via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
6h 41m
$66–93
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
7h 20m
$42–62
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Hayward Stationtrain
7h 31m
$51–76

Bakersfield to Hayward by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 5h.

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