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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
$59
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 1 buses that leave Tempe, AZ for Las Vegas, NV on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 425 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $324.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV:
A bus is $314 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $374 (€305).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 9h 23m versus 4h 44m 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 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 Valley Metro | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 06:12AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Valley Metro | Departure Time 03:08PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 PM Tempe, AZ | 7h30 | 4:30 AM Las Vegas, NV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tempe, AZ to Las Vegas, NV run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 264 miles (425 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 264 miles (425 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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