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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Hayward is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Hayward is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Novato to Hayward?

The distance between Novato and Hayward is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Hayward without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 2m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Novato to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Hayward bus from?

Novato to Hayward bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Hayward bus arrive?

Novato to Hayward bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Hayward is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Novato to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 330+ hotels available in Hayward.

Novato to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, line 580 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Hayward by bus, subway, 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.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to HaywardGreen-N
2h 2m
$11–16
Drive 46.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Hayward46.8 mi
52 min
$9–13
Line 580 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station580 / ...
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to HaywardOrange-S
2h 31m
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Hayward46.8 mi
52 min
$170–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hayward Bus StationGreyhound US0831
3h 20m
$15–21

Novato to Hayward by bus and subway

163Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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