What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Hayward?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Hayward is 59 miles. The road distance is 57 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward without a car is to bus and BART which takes 1h 56m and costs $17 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Hayward bus from?

Santa Cruz to Hayward bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Hayward bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Hayward bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Hayward is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Santa Cruz to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 315+ hotels available in Hayward.

Santa Cruz to Hayward - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Hayward by bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Haywardsubway Orange-N / ...
1h 56m
$17–26
Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Haywardcar 56.6 mi
1h 3m
$11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 24m
$14–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 36m
$20–35

Santa Cruz to Hayward by bus and subway

355Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Hayward Bus Station via Diridon Station and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 24m.

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