Saratoga relies heavily on the automobile, though it is well-connected to the broader Bay Area transportation grid. The primary local artery is California State Route 9 (known locally as Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Big Basin Way), which runs through the heart of the city and into the mountains. California State Route 85 runs along the city's eastern border, providing high-speed highway access to the rest of Silicon Valley.
Public transit is provided by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) via local bus routes, though ridership is generally low. There is no direct rail or BART service within the city. For air travel, residents utilize the nearby Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Bicycle infrastructure is prominent, particularly for recreational road cycling; Highway 9 is famous among cyclists for its challenging climbs into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pedestrian infrastructure is focused heavily in and around Saratoga Village and local school zones.