There are 3 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Hayward by subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART
best- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-S
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Haywardsubway Orange-S
57 min$6–8Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Haywardcar 21.7 mi
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Haywardtaxi 21.7 mi
30 min$80–100
Walnut Creek to Hayward by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Hayward is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Hayward is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Hayward via 12th Street / Oakland City Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Hayward is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Hayward without a car is to BART which takes 57 min and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Walnut Creek to Hayward, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Hayward train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.
Walnut Creek to Hayward train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Hayward is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Walnut Creek to Hayward.
There are 357+ hotels available in Hayward.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Hayward via 12th Street / Oakland City Center in around 57 min.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Walnut Creek to 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Hayward
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- BART
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.