Cheap coach tickets from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Yes, Megabus does go to Los Angeles. Megabus makes 4 daily trips to Los Angeles from Las Vegas, and you can expect to pay about $21 for a single ticket.

The drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes just over 4 hours. Most of the trip is through the desert, with some low mountains as you get nearer to LA, including the Cajon Pass about an hour away from LA.

The nearest major city to Las Vegas is San Bernardino, California, which is about a 225-mile drive away.

If you ride with Greyhound, FlixBus US, or Tufesa to Los Angeles, you can bring one item of hand luggage and one larger bag to stow. This is a pretty standard baggage allowance for most coach companies. For more baggage information, including dimension and weight restrictions, check out our complete guide to coach luggage policies.

You have several different options when travelling to Los Angeles from Las Vegas: Coach: Coach tickets are dirt-cheap, starting at €44, and you can spend the 5 hours and 36 minutes travel time sleeping, working, or just relaxing. Keep in mind that coaches can experience delays depending on traffic, and your flexibility is limited by the coach’s schedule and the locations of the departure and arrival stations. Train: There is no train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, although several companies are trying to change that in the next few years. For now, though, rail is not an option. Plane: Several top airlines fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and more. One-way flights can start as low as $36. The primary airport in Las Vegas is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), which is only 2.5 miles (or a $10 to $15 rideshare ride) from the Las Vegas Strip. The primary airport in LA is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles, and getting to downtown from the airport costs at least $30 by rideshare, if not higher during surge times. Flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles usually takes only an hour of flight time, but the full travel time from the Las Vegas Strip to downtown Los Angeles will likely be closer to 4 or 5 hours including getting to the airport, security wait times, boarding, and all of the rest of flying’s inconveniences. Car: Driving from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is a perfectly reasonable distance, with a direct route of 266 miles. The drive time depends heavily on traffic, but usually you can expect to drive for at least 4 or 5 hours. It’s cheap to drive yourself, but keep in mind that parking in Los Angeles is not exactly visitor-friendly, so parking fees can add to your travel costs. Verdict: Based on the cost, amount of travel time, and convenience, taking the coach is the best way to travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. If flexibility is important to you, driving to LA by car is a close second. And if you don’t have your own car, check out car hire through Wanderu.

Most coach companies, including the ones which run from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, do not allow pets on board. The only exceptions are for service animals, in which case it’s best to contact the carrier to let them know ahead of time.

Taking the coach from Vegas to LA is a comfortable ride thanks to WiFi, air conditioning, and power sockets to charge your phone or device right from your seat. Coaches are also equipped with an on-board toilet, just in case you had one too many drinks before leaving Sin City. Different coach carriers also have some additional amenities, like the films and games you can access from Greyhound’s WiFi on the coach, or the extra legroom you’ll enjoy on FlixBus US.

Once you arrive in LA by coach, getting around is easy via rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft. Los Angeles is known for its nightmarish traffic, so you’ll save yourself a headache if you avoid driving.

Los Angeles’ Metro system includes subways, light-rail, buses, and shuttles to make exploring the city accessible, even if you’re travelling without a car. Public transit rides start at $1.75, and connect all of Los Angeles, from Pasadena and Hollywood to Culver City and Long Beach.