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

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Palo Alto is to BART and bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Hayward and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Hayward station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Hayward to Palo Alto?

The distance between Hayward and Palo Alto is 42 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Palo Alto without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Hayward to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Hayward to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.

Where does the Hayward to Palo Alto train arrive?

Hayward to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Hayward to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Palo Alto is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Hayward to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Hayward to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Hayward Station to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 16m
$13–25
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Fremontsubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lanebus AE-F Line
2h 7m
$3–4
Drive 19.7 mi
1. Drive from Hayward to Palo Altocar 19.7 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hayward to Palo Altotaxi 19.7 mi
27 min
$70–90
BART, tram, line 21 bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
2h 29m
$10–14
BART, bus via San Francisco
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Daly Citysubway Green-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 13m
$8–12

Hayward to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 41.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hayward Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Amtrak and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 16m.

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