What is the cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between East Palo Alto and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from East Palo Alto to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from University Ave & Runnymede St and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between East Palo Alto and Hayward?

No, there is no direct train from East Palo Alto to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Hayward via Mountain View Station and Milpitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from East Palo Alto to Hayward?

The distance between East Palo Alto and Hayward is 44 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Palo Alto to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward without a car is to tram and BART which takes 2h 14m and costs $12 - $18.

How long does it take to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Palo Alto to Hayward bus from?

East Palo Alto to Hayward bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the East Palo Alto to Hayward train from?

East Palo Alto to Hayward train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Station.

Where does the East Palo Alto to Hayward bus arrive?

East Palo Alto to Hayward bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Where does the East Palo Alto to Hayward train arrive?

East Palo Alto to Hayward train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Milpitas Station.

Can I drive from East Palo Alto to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between East Palo Alto to Hayward is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from East Palo Alto to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 368+ hotels available in Hayward.

East Palo Alto to Hayward - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from East Palo Alto to Hayward by tram, subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, car, bus, or train

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Tram, BART
best
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Haywardsubway Orange-N / ...
2h 14m
$13–17
Drive 17.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Palo Alto to Haywardcar 17.6 mi
21 min
$4–5
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 35m
$8–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Palo Alto to Haywardtaxi 17.6 mi
21 min
$65–80
Line 281 bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Runnymede St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus 281 / ...
2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Hayward Stationtrain
2h 36m
$16–28
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Haywardsubway Green-N
3h 39m
$10–14

East Palo Alto to Hayward by bus, train, tram, and subway

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between East Palo Alto, CA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Ave & Runnymede St to Hayward Bus Station via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 35m.

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