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
How to Get to El Segundo
Plane
When flying to El Segundo, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 2 miles 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 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. The train station in El Segundo is called El Segundo Douglas, and is located 2 miles 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 11 miles 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 LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to El Segundo takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
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 $29 per day, on average, or $58 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 57% 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 Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in El Segundo
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day