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.
Most popular restaurants in El Segundo
When to visit El Segundo
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 12m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Segundo. The train journey from El Segundo to Burbank takes 0h 27m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Segundo, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to El Segundo takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 200 km.
Airlines serving El Segundo
Where to stay in popular areas of El Segundo
Most booked hotels in El Segundo
Renting a car in El Segundo
Renting a car in El Segundo costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.