San Dimas travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Dimas

With a population of 33,371, San Dimas is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Dimas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit San Dimas

San Dimas in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Dimas in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Dimas

Plane

When flying to San Dimas, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Dimas include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to San Dimas departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Dimas. The train journey from San Dimas 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 San Dimas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 29 miles from San Dimas. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Dimas, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Dimas takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to San Dimas, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Dimas include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to San Dimas departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Dimas. The train journey from San Dimas 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 San Dimas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 29 miles from San Dimas. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Dimas, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Dimas takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near San Dimas

Airlines serving San Dimas

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 San Dimas

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Dimas and Best Western San Dimas Hotel & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Dimas

Most booked hotels in San Dimas

Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1112 reviews)
$120+
Best Western San Dimas Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 365 reviews)
$147+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1717 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1123 reviews)
$135+
Ontario Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1008 reviews)
$102+
Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1561 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in San Dimas

Renting a car in San Dimas costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in San Dimas (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 San Dimas is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in San Dimas costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in San Dimas (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 San Dimas is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.