What is the cheapest way to get from Hayward to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to San Francisco is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hayward to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Hayward to San Francisco is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hayward Bus Station station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Hayward and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hayward and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Hayward to San Francisco?

The distance between Hayward and San Francisco is 22 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

How do I travel from Hayward to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Hayward to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Hayward to San Francisco?

The BART from Hayward to Civic Center / UN Plaza takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hayward to San Francisco bus from?

Hayward to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hayward to San Francisco train from?

Hayward to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from Hayward station.

Where does the Hayward to San Francisco bus arrive?

Hayward to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Hayward to San Francisco train arrive?

Hayward to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Can I drive from Hayward to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to San Francisco is 27 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Hayward to San Francisco.

How do I get a train ticket from Hayward to San Francisco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hayward to San Francisco?

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Hayward to San Francisco - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hayward to San Francisco by subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway Green-S
37 min
$5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
50 min
$3–8
Drive 26.6 mi
1. Drive from Hayward to San Franciscocar 26.6 mi
32 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hayward to San Franciscotaxi 26.6 mi
32 min
$95–120

Hayward to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 22.2 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

BART operates a subway from Hayward to Civic Center / UN Plaza every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily.

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