El Segundo travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Segundo

With a population of 16,654, El Segundo is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. El Segundo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in El Segundo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jackson's (2041 Rosecrans Ave #190) and Second City Bistro (223 Richmond St) are great picks.

When to visit El Segundo

El Segundo in November
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to El Segundo
3 nights at hotel
El Segundo in November
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to El Segundo
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to El Segundo

Plane

When flying to El Segundo, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to El Segundo include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to El Segundo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Segundo. The train journey from El Segundo to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in El Segundo is called El Segundo Douglas, and is located 3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Segundo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from El Segundo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Segundo, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to El Segundo takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to El Segundo, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to El Segundo include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to El Segundo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Segundo. The train journey from El Segundo to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in El Segundo is called El Segundo Douglas, and is located 3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Segundo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from El Segundo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Segundo, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to El Segundo takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 193 km.

Airlines serving El Segundo

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Segundo

Most booked hotels in El Segundo

Cambria Hotel Los Angeles LAX Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 950 reviews)
$151+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1842 reviews)
$291+
Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1796 reviews)
$159+
Deluxe Inn Hawthorne
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1013 reviews)
$108+
The Portofino Hotel & Marina, a Noble House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 174 reviews)
$237+
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1690 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in El Segundo

Renting a car in El Segundo costs $30 per day, on average, or $61 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in El Segundo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Segundo (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 El Segundo is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in El Segundo costs $30 per day, on average, or $61 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in El Segundo.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Segundo (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 El Segundo is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.