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How to get fromSan Diego to Haywardby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Hayward by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2h 1m
    $63–300

  2. Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus N2003
    11h 31m
    $88–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 48m
    $323–512

  4. Drive  477.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Haywardcar car 477.1 mi
    7h 58m
    $85–122

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Haywardsubway subway
    2h 41m
    $82–527

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3h 4m
    $72–211

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Hayward Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 44m
    $90–140

San Diego to Hayward by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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