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, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

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 44m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including Bus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 354 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

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 44m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including Bus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 1763 reviews)
$257+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 248 reviews)
$128+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1253 reviews)
$233+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 454 reviews)
$119+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 720 reviews)
$217+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 36 reviews)
$251+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.