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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Hayward is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Hayward is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Hayward?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Hayward. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hayward via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Hayward?

The distance between San Mateo and Hayward is 41 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Hayward without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 38m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from San Mateo to Hayward, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Hayward bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave station.

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

San Mateo to Hayward train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the San Mateo to Hayward bus arrive?

San Mateo to Hayward bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.

Where does the San Mateo to Hayward train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Mateo to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Hayward is 17 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from San Mateo to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 310+ hotels available in Hayward.

San Mateo to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Haywardsubway Green-N
1h 38m
$12–16
Drive 17.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Mateo to Haywardcar 17.2 mi
20 min
$4–5
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & E 5th Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Haywardsubway Green-N
2h 23m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Haywardtaxi 17.2 mi
20 min
$65–80
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 50m
$6–10

San Mateo to Hayward by train, tram, and subway

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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