AC Transit Connects Hayward's 150th Birthday Bash

AC Transit offers eight bus lines to Hayward's 150th birthday celebration March 11

2026-03-10, Moovit News Team

Hayward 150th Birthday Party

Hayward residents can take AC Transit to the city's 150th birthday celebration March 11 at City Hall Plaza. Eight bus lines serve the venue, transit officials said, though specific schedule adjustments for the event weren't announced. The sesquicentennial party marks a milestone for the San Francisco-San Jose metro area city.
AC Transit bus at downtown Hayward stop near City Hall Plaza with passengers boarding

Transit Access Details

AC Transit lines 9, 28, 34, 41, 56, 60, 86, and 93 all connect to Hayward BART, providing access to the celebration venue. The routes serve neighborhoods throughout the East Bay, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't say whether additional buses will run during the event or if service frequencies will change. Transit agencies typically add capacity for major community events, though specific plans for the birthday party weren't available.

Event Scope and Timing

The community birthday party takes place March 11, though officials didn't provide specific start and end times. City Hall Plaza will host the festivities, but details about expected attendance or event programming weren't released. The celebration commemorates Hayward's incorporation 150 years ago. Officials haven't said whether street closures near the plaza will affect bus routes or if temporary stops will be established.
Hayward BART station entrance with AC Transit bus stop in foreground

Service Information

AC Transit plans regular service on all eight lines serving the area, according to the transit agency. Whether riders should expect delays or crowding during the celebration wasn't addressed in available information. The agency typically posts service alerts for major events, though a timeline for when additional details will be released wasn't provided.

Planning Your Trip

Riders heading to the sesquicentennial celebration can connect through Hayward BART station, where all eight AC Transit lines converge. Officials said public transit offers convenient access to City Hall Plaza, though they didn't specify walking distances from stops to the venue. Moovit provides real-time arrival information for AC Transit routes serving Hayward BART and surrounding areas.