4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hayward, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
6:20 AM1h10Hayward, CA7:30 AMSanta Clara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM1h10Hayward, CA7:30 AMSanta Clara, CA$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM Hayward, CA | 1h10 | 7:30 AM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Bus from Hayward, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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