Tijuana to Hayward by train
Hayward lies 737 km (458 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 899 km (559 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tijuana | Hayward | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 158,289 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Hayward station |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 94540–94557 |
What changes when you arrive in Hayward
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Tijuana to Hayward
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Staying in Hayward
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Common questions
How far is Hayward from Tijuana?
737 km (458 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 899 km (559 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Hayward by train?
About 10 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Hayward?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hayward?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.