With a population of 12,424, Lake Arrowhead is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Arrowhead to see all of its attractions.
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When flying to Lake Arrowhead, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Arrowhead departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Arrowhead. The train journey from Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 66 miles from Lake Arrowhead. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Arrowhead, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Lake Arrowhead takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Average rates range from around $354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $732 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lake Arrowhead (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 Lake Arrowhead is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.