Monterey Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monterey Park

With a population of 60,269, Monterey Park is a must-see destination in California, United States. Monterey Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Monterey Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events (3500 W. Ramona Blvd) and Duck house (501 S Atlantic Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Monterey Park

Monterey Park in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Monterey Park
3 nights at hotel
Monterey Park in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Monterey Park
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Monterey Park

Plane

Although Monterey Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 27 km from Monterey Park. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monterey Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monterey Park. The train journey from Monterey Park to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monterey Park is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from Monterey Park. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterey Park, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Monterey Park takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Monterey Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 27 km from Monterey Park. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monterey Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monterey Park. The train journey from Monterey Park to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monterey Park is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from Monterey Park. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterey Park, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Monterey Park takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Monterey Park

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monterey Park

Most booked hotels in Monterey Park

Home2 Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Montebello
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 963 reviews)
$185+
Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 660 reviews)
$187+
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 652 reviews)
$164+
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 642 reviews)
$146+
Comfort Inn Monterey Park - Los Angeles
2 stars
Excellent (8, 591 reviews)
$130+
Grand Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 305 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Monterey Park

Renting a car in Monterey Park costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 1% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Monterey Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Monterey Park is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monterey Park costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 1% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Monterey Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Monterey Park is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.