There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, BART
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take the subway from West Oakland to Haywardsubway
2h 39m$204–437Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Haywardcar 222.4 mi
3h 51m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 59m$52–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 13m$60–136
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward is to fly and BART which takes 2h 39m and costs $200 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Hayward. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Hayward via Berryessa / North San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Hayward is 238 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Hayward bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Hayward is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Hayward Bus Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from West Oakland to Hayward
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Pismo Beach to Hayward bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Pismo Beach to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Hayward is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Pismo Beach to Hayward.
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