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Cities Near Castro Valley

Cities near Castro Valley, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Union City, Dublin, Alameda. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Castro Valley, California is Union City, about 8 mi (12 km) away — roughly 26 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
Union City8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Dublin8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Livermore17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Palo Alto18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinatown19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Milpitas21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Castro Valley

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Union City, Dublin, Alameda, Walnut Creek, San Mateo. 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 Castro Valley include Union City, Dublin, Alameda, Walnut Creek, San Mateo. The closest is Union City, about 8 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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