No matter your mode of travel, you're never far away from where you're going when you're in Hayward. The Bay Area's most central location is also its most connected.

The Bay Area is a magnet for people from all over the world who want to pursue their dreams. More than ever, transit connectivity is crucial. Whether you're driving, biking, walking or enjoying our exceptional public transportation options, Hayward makes it easy for you to get where you're going.

By Land

Robust Highway Network:

Hayward, situated at the heart of the Bay Area's roadway network, offers convenient access to Interstates 880 and 580, Highway 92, and Route 238/Mission Blvd. 

Located within Caltrans Dristrict 4, commuters can find real-time traveler information, check current highway conditions, view lane closures and more on the Caltrans District 4 website. 

• 511
• Current Highway Conditions
• Lane Closures

Local & Regional Buses:

AC Transit—

Below is a list of Hayward AC Transit Lines. Sunday schedules are in effect on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

To plan your AC Transit trip, get information about fares, service notices and more visit the AC Transit website. 

CSUEB Shuttle —

The University provides complimentary shuttle service between CSUEB and the Hayward and Castro Valley BART Station. During the Semester, the shuttles run Monday-Sunday and are available only to current students, faculty and staff.

Get shuttle schedules on the Cal State East Bay website. 

• Cal State East Bay Shuttle Tracker

Paratransit Providers —

• Hayward Operated Paratranist (The HOP)
• East Bay Paratransit

Other Regional Buses —

• The Dumbarton Express
• Union City Transit

Rail Transit:

BART —

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. BART service currently extends as far as Millbrae, Richmond, Antioch, Dublin/Pleasanton, and Berryessa/North San José. We have two stations located in Hayward.

For BART schedules, trip planners, fares and more, visit the BART website.

• Hayward Station
• S. Hayward Station

Capitol Corridor (Amtrak) —

The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger train system that provides a convenient alternative to traveling along the congested I-80, I-680 and I-880 freeways by operating fast, reliable and affordable intercity rail service to 18 stations in 8 Northern California counties: Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, and Santa Clara, a 170-mile rail corridor. An extensive, dedicated motor coach network provides bus connections to serve the second-largest urban service area in the Western United States.

Hayward is conveniently situated on along the Capitol Corridor, with an unstaffed station available at 22555 Meekland Ave., Hayward, CA 94541. 

• Amtrak
• Capitol Corridor

By Sea

Anchored in the heart of it all, Hayward is your gateway to the regions major shipping ports.

• Port of Oakland
• Port of Redwood City
• Port of Richmond
• Port of San Francisco

By Air

Hub for air travel:

The Hayward Executive Airport plays a vital role in today’s regional transportation system. To help reduce airspace congestion, general aviation aircraft pilots are encouraged to use designated Reliever Airports such as Hayward instead of large commercial airports such as SFO, Oakland, and San Jose. This in turn helps reduce air traffic delays for airline passengers and gives general aviation pilots a facility dedicated to their needs. 

• San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
• San Francisco International Airport
• San José Mineta International Airport