There are 6 ways to get from Hayward to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 12m$148–390BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Hayward to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
5h 4m$141–392Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
21h 30m$158–237Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
24h 1m$504–805Drive 812.8 mi
- Drive from Hayward to Seattlecar 812.8 mi
14h 3m$144–208BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Hayward to West Oaklandsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
5h 4m$227–392
Hayward to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Seattle is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hayward to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayward to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Hayward and arriving at Seattle via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
The distance between Hayward and Seattle is 702 miles. The road distance is 817.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hayward to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Hayward to Seattle, including transfers.
Hayward to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Hayward to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Hayward to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 21h 30m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 24h 1m.
What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Hayward to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from Hayward to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Hayward to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Hayward to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Seattle is 818 miles. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Hayward to Seattle.
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