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 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.

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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 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 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.

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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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)
$146+
Sonesta Select San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 618 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 704 reviews)
$119+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 60 reviews)
$165+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 295 reviews)
$141+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1282 reviews)
$101+

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, 74% 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, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.