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The Tech Interactive
Hands-on science and technology museum in Downtown San Jose with interactive exhibits, design challenges, and an IMAX Dome Theater. A strong family-friendly stop and one of the city’s signature museum
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hayward, CA to San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hayward, CA for San Jose, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 41 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 train as it is the most popular option from Hayward, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hayward, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hayward, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Hayward, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
539 Capitol Corridor | 2:05 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 0h59 | 3:04 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor | 2:05 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 0h42 | 2:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
543 Capitol Corridor | 4:33 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 0h46 | 5:19 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
543 Capitol Corridor | 4:33 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 1h02 | 5:35 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 Capitol Corridor | 5:39 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 0h43 | 6:22 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 Capitol Corridor | 5:39 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 1h02 | 6:41 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
547 Capitol Corridor | 7:12 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 0h43 | 7:55 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
547 Capitol Corridor | 7:12 PM Hayward Station, Hayward, CA | 1h02 | 8:14 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 4:16 PM Hayward, CA | 0h41 | 4:57 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:06 PM Hayward, CA | 0h41 | 7:47 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hayward, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 6:18 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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