What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Hayward is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Hayward is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Hayward?

No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hayward via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Hayward?

The distance between Redwood City and Hayward is 48 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.

How do I travel from Redwood City to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Hayward without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 52m and costs $12 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Hayward?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Redwood City to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Hayward train from?

Redwood City to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Redwood City to Hayward train arrive?

Redwood City to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Hayward is 21 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Redwood City to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 329+ hotels available in Hayward.

Redwood City to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to Hayward by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Haywardsubway Green-N
1h 52m
$13–17
Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Redwood City to Haywardcar 21.3 mi
24 min
$4–6
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 10m
$10–16
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Haywardsubway Green-N
2h 54m
$9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Haywardtaxi 21.3 mi
24 min
$80–95

Redwood City to Hayward by train, tram, and subway

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Redwood City to Hayward. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Hayward. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Hayward Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 10m.

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