What is the cheapest way to get from Hayward to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to San Rafael is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hayward to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Hayward to San Rafael is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Hayward to San Rafael?

The distance between Hayward and San Rafael is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hayward to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Hayward to San Rafael without a car is to BART and line 580 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $9 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Hayward to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Hayward to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayward to San Rafael bus from?

Hayward to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Hayward to San Rafael bus arrive?

Hayward to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hayward to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to San Rafael is 37 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Hayward to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 973+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Hayward to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via BART, and line 580 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hayward to San Rafael by subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

BART, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Hayward to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd Wbus 580 / ...
1h 41m
$10–14
Drive 36.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayward to San Rafaelcar 36.7 mi
41 min
$7–10
BART, line 101 bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
1h 44m
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hayward to San Rafaeltaxi 36.7 mi
41 min
$130–170
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
2h
$10–16

Hayward to San Rafael by subway and bus

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h.

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