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How to get from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Flights from Las Vegas to the Los Angeles area take about 1 h 10 in the air, and several airlines fly the route many times a day. Driving on Interstate 15 takes about 4 to 5 h, but often longer on Sunday afternoons and holidays. Coaches are the cheapest, at about 5 to 6 h.
Best option: Flight. Frequent short flights land at LAX or Burbank in about 1 h 10, so even with airport time they usually beat the drive.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flight Flights from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to LAX, Burbank, Long Beach or Ontario | about 1 h 10 in the air, 3 h to 3 h 30 door to door | many flights a day | about $50–200 one way | Pick the Los Angeles-area airport closest to where you are staying. |
| car Interstate 15 south through the Mojave Desert, then I-10 or I-210 into Los Angeles (about 430 km / 270 miles) | about 4 h to 5 h, 6 h or more in heavy traffic | fuel only, no tolls | Southbound traffic at the California state line and Cajon Pass is very slow on Sunday afternoons; carry water in summer. | |
| bus Coaches from Las Vegas to downtown Los Angeles run by companies such as Greyhound and FlixBus | about 5 h to 6 h | several a day | about $20–60 | Check the exact pick-up and drop-off points, which differ between companies. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- There is no passenger train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles; the planned high-speed line is not yet open.
- If you drive, leave Las Vegas early on Sunday or avoid Sunday afternoon altogether.
- Burbank or Long Beach can be quicker to get through than LAX, depending on your hotel.
- Desert temperatures in summer can pass 40 °C; fill up at Barstow or Baker and keep water in the car.
Common questions
Is there a train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
No. There is currently no passenger train between the two cities. A high-speed line from the Las Vegas area to Southern California has been planned and is under construction, but it is not running yet. For now the choice is between flying, driving on Interstate 15 or taking a coach, each of which runs daily.
How long is the drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
About 430 km (270 miles), which usually takes 4 to 5 h. On Sunday afternoons and at the end of holiday weekends, southbound traffic near the California line and through Cajon Pass can push it to 6 h or more. Leave early in the morning or midweek for the smoothest drive. There are no tolls.
What is the cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to LA?
Coaches are usually the cheapest, from about $20 when booked ahead, though they take 5 to 6 h. Budget airline fares can be surprisingly low too, especially midweek, but add bag fees and airport transfers. For two or more people, driving a rental car can be cheap per person, but check one-way drop-off fees.
Which Los Angeles airport should I fly into?
Choose by where you are staying. LAX has the most flights and suits the Westside, beaches and South Bay. Burbank is handy for Hollywood, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach for the south, and Ontario for the eastern suburbs and Disneyland area. Smaller airports are often quicker to get through.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.