How long is the commute from San Ramon, CA?
Workers who live in San Ramon, CA take an average of 34.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
33.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.7 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in San Ramon get to work
| Means of transportation | San Ramon | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.7% (±2.2 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±0.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.9% (±2.0 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Ramon, the average commute is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Ramon, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, San Ramon ranks 20 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Ramon
| Vehicles available | San Ramon | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±2.1 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±2.3 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±1.7 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Ramon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Ramon
| San Ramon | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.9% (±2.0 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.6 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Ramon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Contra Costa County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Ramon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | — | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Camino Tassajara | 3.1 mi | 44.6 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Blackhawk | 3.2 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Norris Canyon | 3.3 mi | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 3.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Dublin | 3.9 mi | 35.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Diablo | 5.4 mi | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasanton | 7.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 7.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Danville, CA (32.5 minutes), Alamo, CA (29.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Camino Tassajara, CA (44.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Orinda | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Bay Point | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Blackhawk | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Clayton | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Pinole | 35.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Tara Hills | 34.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 20 | San Ramon | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Mountain View (community) | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Richmond | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Rollingwood | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | El Cerrito | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about San Ramon
How long is the average commute in San Ramon?
Workers who live in San Ramon, CA take an average of 34.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Ramon without a car?
3.7% of households in San Ramon have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Ramon?
33.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in San Ramon worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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