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The Neon Museum
Immersive museum preserving iconic Las Vegas signs in an outdoor boneyard. It is essential for understanding the city's visual history and neon design legacy.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Mon, Nov 16, we found 1 buses from Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 388 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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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Buses from Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 but you can travel from only $30 by flight.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 241 miles (388 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 241 miles (388 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 1:30 PM Santa Monica, CA | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Santa Monica, CA | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM Santa Monica, CA | 5h15 | 7:45 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5919 Connecting Bus · 5619 Connecting Bus | 11:55 AM Santa Monica, CA | 10h15 | 10:10 PM Las Vegas, NV | 1 transfer | |
5919 Connecting Bus · 5619 Connecting Bus | 11:55 AM Santa Monica, CA | 10h35 | 10:30 PM Las Vegas, NV | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:30 PM Santa Monica, CA | 5h25 | 9:55 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Santa Monica, CA | 4h55 | 9:55 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 PM Santa Monica, CA | 5h40 | 12:10 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 PM Santa Monica, CA | 4h55 | 11:55 PM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:45 PM Santa Monica, CA | 5h15 | 4:00 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:15 PM Santa Monica, CA | 4h45 | 4:00 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 6:00 PM Santa Monica, CA | 9h10 | 3:10 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city's most famous resort corridor, lined with landmark hotels, lights, and nonstop entertainment. It is the essential walking route for first-time visitors.
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Most Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV buses use the to Las Vegas station pair, with some services arriving at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21). Use this guide to compare Santa Monica, CA and Las Vegas, NV bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Las Vegas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTM available in the main lobby.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas.
Available at Las Vegas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21) is 5 km from Las Vegas city centre. Public transport options include:
Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby restaurants on S Las Vegas Blvd.
Wi-Fi is available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21). ATMs are available nearby on S Las Vegas Blvd.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21).
Available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21): Accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown) is 1 km from Las Vegas city centre. Public transport options include:
Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are aTM located inside.
Ticket office support is available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown).
Available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown): Wheelchair accessible.
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