What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Hayward is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Hayward is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Hayward?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Hayward. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Hayward via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Chico to Hayward?

The distance between Chico and Hayward is 193 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Hayward without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chico to Hayward?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chico to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Hayward bus from?

Chico to Hayward bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Hayward train from?

Chico to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Hayward?

The best way to get from Chico to Hayward is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Chico to Hayward bus arrive?

Chico to Hayward bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Hayward train arrive?

Chico to Hayward train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Hayward is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chico to Hayward.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to Hayward?

Book your Chico to Hayward train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Hayward?

Book your Chico to Hayward bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hayward.

Chico to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Hayward by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 15m
Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Haywardcar 167.6 mi
3h 12m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
6h
$54–162
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
5h 19m
$42–259
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 26m
$46–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chico to Hayward.

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hayward Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–260 and the journey takes 4h 42m.

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