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 4h 22m.

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 and BART which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 Mission St & Fremont 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 380+ hotels available in Hayward.

Santa Rosa to Hayward - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and line 580 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward by bus, subway, train, 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, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to HaywardGreen-N
3h 4m
$14–20
Train, line 580 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Hayward
3h 12m
$10–21
Drive 73.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Hayward73.1 mi
1h 19m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Hayward Bus StationGreyhound US0831
4h 22m
$18–24

Santa Rosa to Hayward by bus and subway

133Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Hayward.

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hayward Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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