What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Hayward?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Hayward station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Hayward?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Hayward is 80 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Hayward without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Hayward bus from?

Santa Rosa to Hayward bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Hayward bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Hayward bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Hayward?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Hayward is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Santa Rosa to Hayward.

Where can I stay near Hayward?

There are 673+ hotels available in Hayward.

Santa Rosa to Hayward - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and BART

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward by bus, train, subway, car, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus Oakland Airport
2h 47m
$24–67
Train, line 580 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Haywardsubway
3h 8m
$10–21
Train, line 101 bus, BART
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Haywardsubway
2h 58m
$11–21
Drive 73.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Haywardcar 73.1 mi
1h 19m
$14–20
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hayward Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 42m
$13–22

Santa Rosa to Hayward by bus and subway

63Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward.

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Groome Transportation operates a bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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