With a population of 46,036, Dublin is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dublin has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Angus Steakhouse - Dublin (4814 Dublin Blvd.) and Burma! Burma! (7294 San Ramon Rd) are great picks.
Although Dublin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 15 miles from Dublin. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dublin departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dublin. The train journey from Dublin to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.
Another option to get to Dublin is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 27 miles from Dublin. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Dublin using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Dublin takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton and Extended Stay America Suites - Dublin - Hacienda Dr.
Renting a car in Dublin costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dublin (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 Dublin is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.