Tustin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tustin

With a population of 75,540, Tustin is a must-see destination in California, United States. Tustin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tustin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gyu-Kaku - Tustin, CA (14181 Newport Ave Suite #237) and The Black Marlin (560 El Camino Real) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Casa del Sol Cocina Mexicana (2497 Park Ave) and Sushi Damu (13962 Newport Ave, Ste D) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tustin.

When to visit Tustin

Tustin in September
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tustin in September
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tustin

Plane

When flying to Tustin, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tustin include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Tustin departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tustin. The train journey from Tustin 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 Tustin is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 35 miles from Tustin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tustin, including Bus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Tustin takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles. Tustin’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tustin, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tustin include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Tustin departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tustin. The train journey from Tustin 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 Tustin is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 35 miles from Tustin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tustin, including Bus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Tustin takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles. Tustin’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Tustin

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 Tustin

Most booked hotels in Tustin

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$185+
Residence Inn by Marriott Tustin Orange County
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 109 reviews)
$170+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tustin Orange County
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 362 reviews)
$145+
Sonesta Irvine
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1283 reviews)
$158+
Motel 6 Tustin. Ca Orange County.
2 stars
Good (7.8, 143 reviews)
$105+
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1109 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Tustin

Renting a car in Tustin costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Tustin.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tustin (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 Tustin is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tustin costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Tustin.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tustin (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 Tustin is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.