Sierra Madre travel guide

Sierra Madre Tourism | Sierra Madre Guide

You're Going to Love Sierra Madre

With a population of 10,917, Sierra Madre is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sierra Madre has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sierra Madre

If you’re looking for affordable options, Corfu (48 W. Sierra Madre) and Roe Fusion (120 W Sierra Madre Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre in September
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sierra Madre in September
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sierra Madre

Plane

Although Sierra Madre doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 41 km from Sierra Madre. 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 Sierra Madre departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sierra Madre. The train journey from Sierra Madre 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 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sierra Madre is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 27 km from Sierra Madre. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sierra Madre, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Sierra Madre takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Sierra Madre doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 41 km from Sierra Madre. 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 Sierra Madre departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sierra Madre. The train journey from Sierra Madre 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 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sierra Madre is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 27 km from Sierra Madre. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sierra Madre, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Sierra Madre takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Sierra Madre

Airlines serving Sierra Madre

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sierra Madre

Most booked hotels in Sierra Madre

Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 455 reviews)
$145+
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 435 reviews)
$173+
DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia - Pasadena Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 307 reviews)
$178+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1310 reviews)
$171+
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Monrovia
3 stars
Good (7.9, 309 reviews)
$142+
Hilton Garden Inn Arcadia/Pasadena Area
3 stars
Good (7.7, 295 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Sierra Madre

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sierra Madre (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 Sierra Madre is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sierra Madre (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 Sierra Madre is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.