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 15m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arcadia, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Arcadia takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 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 15m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arcadia, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Arcadia takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Arcadia

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arcadia

Most booked hotels in Arcadia

Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 661 reviews)
$190+
Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 451 reviews)
$138+
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$171+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pasadena Arcadia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 235 reviews)
$121+
DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia - Pasadena Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 302 reviews)
$160+
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 640 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Arcadia

Renting a car in Arcadia costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Arcadia.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Arcadia.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.