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 4 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sierra Madre in March
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 25 miles 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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sierra Madre. The train journey from Sierra Madre 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 44m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sierra Madre, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Sierra Madre takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Sierra Madre doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 25 miles 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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sierra Madre. The train journey from Sierra Madre 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 44m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sierra Madre, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Sierra Madre takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Sierra Madre

Airlines serving Sierra Madre

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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 (8.5, 455 reviews)
$145+
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 439 reviews)
$171+
DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia - Pasadena Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 304 reviews)
$160+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1311 reviews)
$151+
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Monrovia
3 stars
Good (7.9, 310 reviews)
$123+
Hilton Garden Inn Arcadia/Pasadena Area
3 stars
Good (7.8, 274 reviews)
$114+

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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 78% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.