San Ramon travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Ramon

With a population of 72,148, San Ramon is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Ramon has to offer.

Where to Eat in San Ramon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gianni's Italian Bistro (2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd) and LB Steak - San Ramon (6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd 1614) are great picks.

When to visit San Ramon

San Ramon in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Ramon in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Ramon

Plane

When flying to San Ramon, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Ramon include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to San Ramon departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Ramon. The train journey from San Ramon to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Ramon is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 miles from San Ramon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to San Ramon using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 395 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

When flying to San Ramon, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Ramon include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to San Ramon departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Ramon. The train journey from San Ramon to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Ramon is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 miles from San Ramon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to San Ramon using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 395 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of San Ramon

Most booked hotels in San Ramon

Hyatt House San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 288 reviews)
$146+
Sonesta Select San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 618 reviews)
$127+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 703 reviews)
$116+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 61 reviews)
$149+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 292 reviews)
$149+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1282 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in San Ramon

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in San Ramon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in San Ramon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in San Ramon is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in San Ramon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in San Ramon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in San Ramon is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in San Ramon

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