With a population of 85,331, Whittier is a must-see destination in California, United States. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier 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.
Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Whittier takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.
Renting a car in Whittier costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Whittier (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 Whittier is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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