Pico Rivera travel guide

Pico Rivera Tourism | Pico Rivera Guide

You're Going to Love Pico Rivera

With a population of 62,942, Pico Rivera is a must-see destination in California, United States. Pico Rivera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pico Rivera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clearman's Steak N Stein (9545 Whittier Blvd) and Los Amores de Julia - Pico Rivera (8800 Washington Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pico Rivera

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 km from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 km from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pico Rivera

Most booked hotels in Pico Rivera

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1766 reviews)
$236+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 826 reviews)
$198+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 245 reviews)
$124+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1257 reviews)
$231+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 810 reviews)
$186+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 441 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Pico Rivera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Pico Rivera (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.