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Fairfield to Hayward by train

Hayward lies 65 km (40 mi) south of Fairfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 79 km (49 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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FairfieldHayward
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population112,970158,289
Elevation4 m (13 ft)32 m (105 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordFairfield–Vacaville stationHayward station
Postal codes94533–9453494540–94557

Where to book trains from Fairfield to Hayward

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Common questions

How far is Hayward from Fairfield?

65 km (40 mi) in a straight line, south of Fairfield; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Hayward by train?

About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Fairfield and Hayward?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.