How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV

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Compare bus and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $432.

Distance: 228 miles (368 km)

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$432

Average price

$60

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$55

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5h 40m

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3h 40m

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6h 6m

Average total duration

5h 36m

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30m

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3h 50m

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV:

A bus is $372 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $432 (€358).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 3h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $432 (€358) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    6:00 PM5h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    11:45 PMLas Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    6:00 PM5h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    11:45 PMLas Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • skywest airlinesAA6511
    3:47 PM1h16
    Los Angeles International Airport
    5:03 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    5:25 PM5h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    11:10 PMLas Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    12:45 PM5h35
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    6:20 PMLas Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:30 PM5h25
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    7:55 PMLas Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • CitizenPlane2264
    10:04 PM1h24
    Los Angeles International Airport
    11:28 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $1661One-way
    0 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA6425
    8:25 AM1h20
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:45 AMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2529
    12:14 PM1h21
    Los Angeles International Airport
    1:35 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV

Travel to Las Vegas, NV easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV:

A bus is $372 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $432 (€358).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is approximately 228 miles (368 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Harry Reid International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Las Vegas, NV by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, 702 Shuttles, FlixBus to go to Las Vegas, NV by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines.
  • 24 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, 702 Shuttles, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV often also extend their vacation to go to Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Santa Rosa, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Las Vegas, NV and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Las Vegas, NV to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Las Vegas, NV, you can explore the High Roller for panoramic views, visit the Mob Museum to learn about organized crime history, and experience breathtaking acrobatics at a Cirque du Soleil show. Try your luck at various casinos or enjoy a helicopter tour over the Strip for a unique aerial perspective. Don't miss the vibrant Strip with its iconic entertainment venues, the mesmerizing Bellagio Fountains, and the Fremont Street Experience with its LED canopy. Visit the Neon Museum to see preserved Las Vegas signs, and explore the stunning hiking trails of Red Rock Canyon just outside the city.
A 3 to 4-day trip to Las Vegas, NV is typically sufficient to explore major attractions, enjoy entertainment, and experience the vibrant nightlife.
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