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Bus San Jose to Hayward: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Hayward: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$16
Average bus trip duration40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:50 PM

San Jose to Hayward Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Hayward

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Jose to Hayward. Both are easy and sustainable ways to travel to Hayward. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from San Jose to Hayward takes around 40m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles (41 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Jose and Hayward is 26 miles (41 km).

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Hayward leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Hayward Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $16 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Hayward from San Jose.

You can expect to pay around $16 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $16 to $16, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from San Jose to Hayward is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Hayward before returning to San Jose in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Jose to Hayward.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Hayward, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Hayward will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Hayward while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Hayward?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time40mAvg Price$16Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time45mAvg Price$17Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between San Jose and Hayward is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $16 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $16. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Hayward, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Hayward in about 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Hayward to San Jose

You can also go to Hayward by train

Train from San Jose to Hayward

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