Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas

Take a drive down San Ramon Valley Boulevard and it's clear— gas prices are on the rise. And they are continuing to rise day after day.

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in California is $3.90.

So, aside from searching for a cheap location to fill up, how can you save?

According to AAA, in order to save a gallon of gas, you probably need to cut about 22 miles of driving from your week. But if that's not an option, here are 10 other easy ways to save courtesy of AAA:

1. Use public transit - Commuting to San Francisco? Drive to Walnut Creek and take BART the rest of the way in. Or take the County Connection to get to BART.

2. Slow down - According to AAA, the faster you drive, the more gas you use. 

3. Combine errands

4. Shop online

5. Drive the small car - Opt to take your smaller, more fuel-efficient car whenever you can.

6. Take a hike (or ride a bike) - Check out for a selection of bikes that can help get you to and from where you need to be. Check out these .

7. Work from home- Work from your home office, or set-up shop at a .

8. Have a dinner party - AAA suggests having friends over, rather than driving to a movie and dinner.

9. Share school rides

10. Keep the trunk light - The heavier the load your car is carrying, the more fuel you burn. 

For additional tips on saving gas, click here. And if you're planning to take a road trip, check out AAA's fuel cost calculator which can give you an estimate of how much you're likely to spend on gas.