Driving directions to the Hayward Campus

From San Francisco Bay Bridge
Go over the bridge and get on 880 South. Exit the Jackson St. East turnoff in Hayward . As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara . Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road . Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University.

From San Mateo Bridge (highway 92)
Heading east on the San Mateo bridge, highway 92 turns into Jackson St . As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara . Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road . Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University.

From Oakland 880 south
Follow 880 to the Jackson St. East turnoff in Hayward . As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara . Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road . Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University.

From Oakland 580 south
Follow Highway 580 to Hayward exiting at the 238 / South Hayward turnoff. This brings you onto Foothill Blvd. Follow Foothill, saying in the left lane. You will reach a major intersection, follow signs that say Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd. to Carlos Bee Blvd. Make a left turn there and stay in the right lane. Cal State is at the top of the hill.

From San Jose, Fremont, Union City and surrounding areas via 880
From 880 North take the Jackson St. east turnoff in Hayward. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara . Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road . Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles up the hill to the University.

From Palo Alto and the surrounding areas via the Dumbarton Bridge
Get on the Dumbarton Bridge heading east and then take 880 north. Follow 880 north and get off at the Jackson St. east turnoff in Hayward . As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara . Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road . Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University.

From Walnut Creek and San Ramon areas via 680 south
Take 680 south to 580 west. Take the Castro Valley turnoff. As you come off the freeway make 3 immediate left turns (following the Hayward signs) this will bring you heading down Center St .. At the bottom of the hill, at the next light make a right turn onto "B" St.. Follow "B" St. to Mission Blvd. , turn left on Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd. to Carlos Bee Blvd. Make a left turn there and stay in the right lane. Cal State is at the top of the hill.