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The Neon Museum
Outdoor museum preserving iconic Las Vegas signs. One of the city’s most distinctive cultural attractions and especially popular for photography.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 12 buses that leave Irvine, CA for Las Vegas, NV on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 6h 8m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Irvine, CA | 10h45 | 1:10 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Las Vegas, NV run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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