What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Hayward is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Hayward is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Hayward?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose Diridon Station station and arriving at Hayward Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Hayward?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Hayward. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Hayward?

The distance between San Jose and Hayward is 25 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Hayward without a car is to BART which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Hayward?

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Hayward takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Hayward bus from?

San Jose to Hayward bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Hayward train from?

San Jose to Hayward train services, operated by BART, depart from Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Hayward?

The best way to get from San Jose to Hayward is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 47 min.

Where does the San Jose to Hayward bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to Hayward train arrive?

San Jose to Hayward train services, operated by BART, arrive at Hayward station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Hayward is 27 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from San Jose to Hayward.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Hayward?

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

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Haywardsubway Orange-N / ...
31 min
$5–7
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
35 min
$4–9
Drive 26.7 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Haywardcar 26.7 mi
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Haywardtaxi 26.7 mi
30 min
$100–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
47 min
$10–21

San Jose to Hayward by subway

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Distance: 24.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Hayward every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 35 min.

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