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 American 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Ramon, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 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 American 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Ramon, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 290 reviews)
$146+
Sonesta Select San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 617 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 702 reviews)
$119+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 60 reviews)
$164+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 294 reviews)
$139+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1280 reviews)
$102+

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 10% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra 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 10% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra 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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