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There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Hayward.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$51.45 | Avg. Price$99.18 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips4 |
Duration | Duration8h 19m | Duration11h 6m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Hayward: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Hayward. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Hayward usually takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 329 mi (530 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $39.98 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Hayward?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Hayward cost $49.00 on average. Tickets cheaper than $49.00 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Hayward by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Los Angeles to Hayward in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $47 to $59. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 28, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Hayward this week, bus tickets are available starting at $47.
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 28 days in advance to save $27.36 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Hayward?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Los Angeles to Hayward. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 6 | 8h 20m | $55.04 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Los Angeles to Hayward every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Hayward usually start from $40.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Hayward
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 329 miles from Los Angeles to Hayward. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Hayward at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Hayward, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Hayward every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Los Angeles to Hayward without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Hayward; ticket prices start at $59.00.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses to Hayward leave from 3 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
Where does the bus arrive in Hayward?
Main arrival station: BART Station
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Hayward.
All bus stations in Hayward:
BART Station
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