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Cities Near Alameda

Cities near Alameda, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Leandro, Berkeley, Chinatown. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Alameda, California is San Leandro, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
San Leandro7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Berkeley7 mi / 11 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinatown8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
San Rafael20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Pleasanton22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Alameda

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Leandro, Berkeley, Chinatown, South San Francisco, Walnut Creek. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Alameda include San Leandro, Berkeley, Chinatown, South San Francisco, Walnut Creek. The closest is San Leandro, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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