There are 7 ways to get from Hayward to Tacoma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 31m$278–360Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus Greyhound US0500
21h 45m$128–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
22h 48m$284–605Drive 781.9 mi
- Drive from Hayward to Tacomacar 781.9 mi
13h 30m$143–207BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Hayward to West Oaklandsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
5h 24m$157–382BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
5h 23m$171–372Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STS - SEA
7h 18m$135–476
Hayward to Tacoma by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Tacoma is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Hayward to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $270 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at 26th St E & D St E via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayward to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Hayward and arriving at Tacoma via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
The distance between Hayward and Tacoma is 711 miles. The road distance is 786.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hayward to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Hayward to Tacoma, including transfers.
Hayward to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Hayward to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Hayward to Tacoma is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $270 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 21h 45m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 22h 48m.
What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to 26th St E & D St E via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Hayward to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Hayward to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–65
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More Questions & Answers
Hayward to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Hayward to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Tacoma is 786 miles. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Hayward to Tacoma.
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