With a population of 91,714, Carson is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carson has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 (19800 South Main St) and Izakaya Hachi Torrance (1880A W. Carson) are great picks.
When flying to Carson, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carson include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Carson departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carson. The train journey from Carson 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.
Another option to get to Carson is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 15 miles from Carson. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carson, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carson takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Carson and Motel 6 Carson.
Renting a car in Carson costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Carson (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. Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carson, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.