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How to get fromTacoma to Haywardby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 20m
    $147–390

  2. Drive  781.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Haywardcar car 781.6 mi
    13h 30m
    $139–200

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    21h 52m
    $140–223

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 48m
    $481–738

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Haywardsubway subway
    5h 7m
    $140–393

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Haywardsubway subway
    5h 16m
    $226–393

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $404–482

Tacoma to Hayward by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Hayward Bus Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 21h 52m.

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