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.

Where to Eat in Pico Rivera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clearman's Steak N Stein (9545 Whittier Blvd) and Los Amores de Julia - Pico Rivera (8800 Washington Blvd) are great picks.

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 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

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 13 miles 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 Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

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 13 miles 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 Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 1773 reviews)
$255+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 246 reviews)
$128+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1251 reviews)
$233+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 742 reviews)
$206+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 451 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 35 reviews)
$237+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

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 Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

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 Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.