How much is the train ticket from Hayward to San Jose?

The cheapest train tickets from Hayward to San Jose start from R 278. The average price for this train route is around R 278. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hayward to San Jose?

The average train journey time from Hayward to San Jose is 56m, covering a distance of 42 km. The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Hayward to San Jose route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hayward to San Jose?

The earliest train from Hayward to San Jose departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 21:03.

Train Hayward to San Jose from R 243 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Hayward to San Jose on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:12	Hayward Station	1h 2m	20:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Hayward to San Jose on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:16	Hayward Station	58m	09:14	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	15:05	Hayward Station	57m	16:02	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	09:39	Hayward Station	1h 2m	10:41	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	11:07	Hayward Station	58m	12:05	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	12:06	Hayward Station	58m	13:04	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 PM PST.

Get from Hayward to San Jose

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 278, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

56mAverage duration

42 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 278

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hayward to San Jose, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Hayward to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Hayward to San Jose start from R 278. The average price for this train route is around R 278. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hayward to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Hayward to San Jose is 56m, covering a distance of 42 km. The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Hayward to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hayward to San Jose?
The earliest train from Hayward to San Jose departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 21:03.

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The cheapest trip from Hayward to San Jose, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 243

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hayward to San Jose, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 243 to R 243 for a train ticket from Hayward to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 243, which is on 2025-12-13.