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Hayward to Fairfield by train

Fairfield lies 65 km (40 mi) north of Hayward, 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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CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population158,289112,970
Elevation32 m (105 ft)4 m (13 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordHayward stationFairfield–Vacaville station
Postal codes94540–9455794533–94534

Where to book trains from Hayward to Fairfield

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Staying in Fairfield

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Common questions

How far is Fairfield from Hayward?

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

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

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

Is there a time difference between Hayward and Fairfield?

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.