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Cities Near Pleasanton

Cities near Pleasanton, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Livermore, Union City, San Ramon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Pleasanton, California is Livermore, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 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
Livermore6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Castro Valley12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Milpitas16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Palo Alto21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Sunnyvale22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Pleasanton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Livermore, Union City, San Ramon, Castro Valley, Milpitas. 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 Pleasanton include Livermore, Union City, San Ramon, Castro Valley, Milpitas. The closest is Livermore, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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