Getting In and Around Hayward

Though Hayward is not served by any regional airport, but the city can be easily reached by car. You can reach to Hayward by any part of the state easily, thanks to its central location, which connects it to different cities. It is popularly known as the Heart of Bay for its convenient and central location in the Alameda County. Once you’re in Hayward, you can take advantage of the public transportation system that includes buses managed by the Bay Area Rapid Transit, cabs/taxi services and rental cars. The ways of travel in Hayward are pocket-friendly, convenient and comfortable. No matter your mode of transportation, it is easy to get in and around Hayward. Read further and know in detail about the modes of travel in Hayward-

Getting to Hayward

Getting to Hayward by Air

Hayward is served by a general aviation airport- Hayward Executive Airport. The airport serves the local private passengers and pilots. It is located in Alameda County, approx 2 miles west of Downtown Hayward.

The airport has more than 400 aircrafts and welcomes the visitors from all around the nation.

Address: 20301 Skywest Dr, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

Phone: 1 510-293-8678

Website: http://www.hayward-ca.gov/airport

Major Airports near Hayward

Hayward is greatly served by Oakland International Airport, which is located about 10 miles from the Hayward center. Several domestic and international flights serve the airport. The top airlines serving Oakland International Airport include JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. From Oakland International Airport, several rental cars and buses operate to and from Hayward.

Address: 1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621, United States

Phone: 1 510-563-3300

Website: http://www.oaklandairport.com/

Another major airport that is nestled about 22 miles away from Hayward is the San Francisco International Airport. It is the largest airport in the Northern California. You can get to Hayward from the SFO by AC Transit bus, BART and rental cars. In Hayward, there are 2 BART stops- one is South Hayward and other in Downtown Hayward.

Address: San Francisco, CA 94128, United States

Phone: 1 650-821-8211

Website: http://www.flysfo.com/

Getting to Hayward by Car

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The easiest way to get to Hayward is via car. Hayward is served by several interstate highways/freeways.

Interstate 880: It is also called as the Nimitz Freeway
State Route 238: It is also known as Mission Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard
State Route 92: It is also known as Jackson Street

Getting to Hayward by Rail

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Hayward is served by Amtrak Capitol Corridor train. This national rail passenger system offers daily train service to Hayward. It operates between San Jose and Auburnin. This service stops in Hayward 14 times everyday with 7 trains in every direction.

Address: 22555 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

Phone: 1 800-872-7245

Website: https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/

Getting Around Hayward

Public Transportation in Hayward

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The Bay Area Rapid Transit is the regional rapid transit network in Hayward. It serves the South Hayward area and the downtown Hayward. The service in Hayward began in 1972. Several local AC Transit routes serve Hayward BART. These routes include Transbay Route M, and SanTrans that served the Hayward Station until 1999.

Address: 699 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

Website: http://www.bart.gov/stations/