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.

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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Burbank takes 0h 27m 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 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, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Burbank takes 0h 27m 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 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, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 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, 1756 reviews)
$256+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 248 reviews)
$127+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1257 reviews)
$231+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 456 reviews)
$117+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 700 reviews)
$217+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 37 reviews)
$246+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 $3.94 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 $3.94 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.