What is the cheapest way to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Hayward and Santa Cruz is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hayward to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayward to Santa Cruz bus from?

Hayward to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Hayward to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Hayward to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Santa Cruz is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Hayward to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 127+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Hayward to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Hayward to Santa Cruz by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
1h 37m
$14–23
Drive 56.8 mi
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1. Drive from Hayward to Santa Cruzcar 56.8 mi
1h 4m
$11–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
2h 1m
$12–28
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 2m
$17–27

Hayward to Santa Cruz by bus

20Weekly Buses

1h 37mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose Diridon Station and Diridon Station in around 1h 37m.

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