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 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Ramon. The train journey from San Ramon to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Ramon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Ramon. The train journey from San Ramon to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Ramon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 291 reviews)
$165+
Sonesta Select San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 625 reviews)
$123+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1288 reviews)
$90+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 296 reviews)
$139+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 693 reviews)
$127+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 62 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in San Ramon

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in San Ramon.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in San Ramon.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.

Car rental agencies in San Ramon

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