4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, 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 Santa Clara, CA for Hayward, CA on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
12:35 PM0h35Santa Clara, CA1:10 PMHayward, CA$91One-way0 transfers
- 12:35 PM0h35Santa Clara, CA1:10 PMHayward, CA$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, 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 bus which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Hayward, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 41m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (36m by bus vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0h35 | 1:10 PM Hayward, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA
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Buses from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Clara, CA to Hayward, CA
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