Arcadia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arcadia

With a population of 56,364, Arcadia is a must-see destination in California, United States. Arcadia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Arcadia

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Derby (233 E. Huntington Drive) and Chengdu Impression (21 E Huntington Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Arcadia

Arcadia in October
Estimated package price
$407
2 travelers
Flight to Arcadia
3 nights at hotel
Arcadia in October
Estimated package price
$407
2 travelers
Flight to Arcadia
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Arcadia

Plane

Although Arcadia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 25 miles from Arcadia. 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 Arcadia departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arcadia. The train journey from Arcadia to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arcadia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Arcadia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arcadia, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Arcadia takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Arcadia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 25 miles from Arcadia. 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 Arcadia departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arcadia. The train journey from Arcadia to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arcadia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Arcadia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arcadia, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Arcadia takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Arcadia

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arcadia

Most booked hotels in Arcadia

Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 455 reviews)
$145+
Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 675 reviews)
$190+
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 435 reviews)
$175+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pasadena Arcadia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 235 reviews)
$126+
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 632 reviews)
$152+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1303 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Arcadia

Renting a car in Arcadia costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Arcadia.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arcadia (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 Arcadia is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arcadia costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Arcadia.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arcadia (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 Arcadia is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.