- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hayward, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Jul 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 530 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $65 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $156 (€156).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
Train takes on average 10h 53m.
You'll arrive about -5h -7m sooner (9h 25m by bus vs 5h 18m by car) and save roughly $-31.98 (€-31.98) compared to fuel and tolls ($92 (€92) vs $60 (€60)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:06PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h49 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 PM Hayward BART Station | 8h25 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 2:05 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 10h15 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Hayward BART Station | 8h15 | 7:50 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€54) but you can travel from only $52 (€52) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 329 miles (530 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 329 miles (530 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€54) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Hayward, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Hayward BART Station to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. Use this guide to compare Hayward, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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