Carson travel guide
Carson Tourism | Carson Guide
You're Going to Love Carson
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.
Where to Eat in Carson
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 to visit Carson
How to Get to Carson
Plane
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 10m.
Train
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 Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.
Car
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 Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carson, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Carson takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Carson
Where to stay in Carson
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Carson and Motel 6 Carson.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carson
Most booked hotels in Carson
Renting a car in 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.