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Hayward Area Historical Society Museum
Local history museum with exhibits on agriculture, railroads, and community life. A strong introduction to Hayward’s past.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$60
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA to Hayward, CA will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Fresno, CA to Hayward, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 16 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.




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Trains from Fresno, CA to Hayward, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 15:51. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 6:12 AM |
Last train 3:51 PM |
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Most Fresno, CA to Hayward, CA trains use the Fresno Station to Hayward Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fresno, CA and Hayward, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fresno Station is 1 km from Fresno city centre. Public transport options include:
Fresno Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Shepherd's Inn, Joe's Steakhouse
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Fresno Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fresno Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fresno Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fresno Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fresno Station.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fresno Yosemite.
Hayward Station is 1 km from Hayward city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Hayward Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Hayward Station.
Available at Hayward Station: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hayward Station.
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