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Cities Near Daly City

Cities near Daly City, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Daly City, California is San Francisco, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 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 Francisco5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Richmond17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
San Rafael19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Castro Valley21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Palo Alto25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Daly City

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Richmond, San Rafael. 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 Daly City include San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Richmond, San Rafael. The closest is San Francisco, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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