How Long from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?
Compare all ways to travel: fly (1 hours 5 minutes), drive (4 hours), bus (5 hours)
Time Comparison
The ultimate weekend getaway drive. 4 hours door-to-door by car beats flying when you count airport time. Brightline high-speed rail coming 2028.
Flight
LAX → LAS
1h 5m
LAS → LAX
1h 10m
Distance
236 mi
Time Zone Diff
0h
One of the shortest and cheapest flights in the US. But by the time you factor in airport time...
Arrival Time Planner
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Drive
I-15 via Barstow
4hThe classic Vegas run. Desert scenery, outlet malls at Barstow and Primm. Friday traffic can double the time.
I-15 via Baker (with Zzyzx detour)
4h 15mSame route but stop at the world's tallest thermometer in Baker. Yes, it's a thing.
Fuel Cost Estimator
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Train
Duration
TBD
Frequency
Not yet operational
Price Range
TBD (~$100 estimated)
Brightline West (under construction)
High-speed rail coming 2028! Will connect Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas in ~2 hours. Currently no train service.
Bus
Duration
5h
Frequency
Multiple daily
Price Range
$20–$50
FlixBus / Greyhound
5-hour ride through the desert. Cheaper than gas if you're solo.
Should You Fly or Drive?
✈️ Fly if...
- • You're traveling solo (no car rental savings to split)
- • Time is more valuable than money
- • The drive is 6+ hours
- • You don't need a car at your destination
🚗 Drive if...
- • You have 2+ passengers (split gas costs)
- • You need a car at your destination
- • You have lots of luggage
- • The journey itself is part of the fun
That Travel Time Is Equivalent To...
- ✈️ Flight: Watching 1 movie · Listening to 19 songs
- 🚗 Drive: 5 podcast episodes · 4 audiobook chapters