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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Santa Cruz to Hayward. Traveling by coach from Santa Cruz to Hayward usually takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 19m |
| Cheapest price | £12.70 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Santa Cruz to Hayward?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Cruz to Hayward. FlixBus US is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 2h 23m | £17.17 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Santa Cruz to Hayward, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 48 miles from Santa Cruz to Hayward. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 19 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one coach per day from Santa Cruz to Hayward. It leaves the station in Santa Cruz at 18:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Santa Cruz to Hayward. However, it is not a direct coach, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Cruz to Hayward; ticket prices start at £18.62.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Santa Cruz?
Main departure station: Santa Cruz Bus Stop
Most coaches depart from the main station in Santa Cruz.
All coach stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz Bus Stop
Where does the coach arrive in Hayward?
Main arrival station: BART Station
All coaches from Santa Cruz arrive at one main station in Hayward.
Coach stations in Hayward:
BART Station
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