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 The Salt, Indian Inspired (500 Bollinger Canyon Way Ste A1) 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 23 km 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 Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Ramon is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 km 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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 40 km and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

When flying to San Ramon, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 23 km 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 Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Ramon is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 km 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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 40 km and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,680 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,983 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 287 reviews)
$146+
Sonesta Select San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 621 reviews)
$126+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 702 reviews)
$117+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 61 reviews)
$156+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 293 reviews)
$148+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1280 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in San Ramon

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 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 4% 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 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 4% 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.