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The Neon Museum
Outdoor museum preserving iconic Las Vegas signs, with guided visits through the Neon Boneyard. One of the city’s most distinctive cultural attractions.


Cheapest price
$224
Average price
$251
Fastest journey
13h 25m
Average duration
16h 58m
Buses per day
2
Distance
336 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$187 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $316 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $203 (€166).
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $316 (€259).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 29m.
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 5:25 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 13h25 | 5:50 PM Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 482 miles (776 km) distance in 13h 25m.
Distance 482 miles (776 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Most Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NV buses use the Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) to Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal) station pair, with some services arriving at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21). Use this guide to compare Albuquerque, NM and Las Vegas, NV bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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