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 Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 420 miles and will cost you around $47. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 425 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 Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to San Ramon takes 420 miles and will cost you around $47. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near San Ramon

Airlines serving San Ramon

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 (8.5, 626 reviews)
$123+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1284 reviews)
$89+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 690 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 298 reviews)
$139+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Ramon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 62 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in San Ramon

Renting a car in San Ramon costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 24% 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 $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 24% 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.