What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Hayward is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Hayward is to train which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Hayward?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Hayward Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Hayward?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Hayward Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Oakland to Hayward?

The distance between Oakland and Hayward is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Hayward without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Hayward?

The train from Oakland to Hayward Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Hayward bus from?

Oakland to Hayward bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Hayward train from?

Oakland to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Hayward?

The best way to get from Oakland to Hayward is to train which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Oakland to Hayward bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakland to Hayward train arrive?

Oakland to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hayward Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Hayward is 15 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Oakland to Hayward.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Hayward?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Hayward?

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Where can I stay near Hayward?

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Oakland to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and BART

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Hayward by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), taxi, car, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
18 min
$4–9
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
25 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Haywardtaxi 15.1 mi
18 min
$55–70
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Haywardcar 15.1 mi
18 min
$3–4
BART
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Haywardsubway Orange-S / ...
19 min
$3–5

Oakland to Hayward by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Hayward Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Hayward Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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