Bus from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

The bus from Los Angeles to Las Vegas runs the Mojave eastbound, one of the most-travelled weekend corridors in the western United States. People take this route for casino weekends, for concerts at the T-Mobile Arena and Sphere, for conventions, for music festival weekends out in the desert, or for visits between LA and Las Vegas-area family. Taking the LA to Las Vegas bus is the easy way east if you don't want to drive the long Interstate 15 stretch and find parking on the Strip when you arrive — you sit down with your bag at your feet, your seat is assigned, and you let the driver handle the rest of the desert.

How to get to the Greyhound station in Los Angeles

Greyhound buses to Las Vegas leave from Union Station at 801 N Vignes Street, with buses departing from the Patsaouras Transit Plaza, bays 7 or 8. As LA's main transit hub, Union Station has indoor seating, restaurants, restrooms and the kind of full-service shelter you'd expect from a working terminal. The historic main hall is worth a look on its own.

The location is one of the best in the city for a bus station. Metro Rail's B, D, A, L and J lines all converge at Union Station, putting most of central LA on a single connection. The Metrolink commuter rail and Amtrak both serve the same building, so you can connect onto Greyhound from the suburbs or from Pacific Surfliner trains coming up from San Diego or Santa Barbara.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to find your bay and load up — the Patsaouras Transit Plaza is on the eastern side of the station, accessed through a clearly signed walkway. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Greyhound also has a secondary stop in the FlixBus lot at 501 E Cesar E Chavez Avenue across from Union Station, plus stops at UCLA and USC for student travellers.

How to get around Las Vegas when your bus from Los Angeles to Las Vegas arrives

Greyhound services into Las Vegas pull into the Las Vegas Bus Terminal at 4047 Ponderosa Way, on the city's southwest side near the airport. The terminal has indoor seating, restrooms and the basic facilities you'd expect. Most travellers head from the terminal to the Strip or downtown by rideshare, which is the simplest way in.

The Strip itself runs north-south along Las Vegas Boulevard, and once you're on it walking is the easiest way to move between the central casinos. The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip, connecting MGM Grand, Bally's, Flamingo, Harrah's, the Convention Center, Westgate and Sahara — useful for the longer hops between casinos.

RTC, the local public transit network, runs the Strip and Downtown Express buses connecting the Strip to Fremont Street downtown — useful if you want to see both areas without paying for repeated rideshares. The Deuce double-decker bus runs the same route at slower pace. For trips out to Red Rock Canyon, the Hoover Dam, the Pinball Hall of Fame or the Neon Museum, a rideshare or rental car is the most flexible option. Within the Strip itself, walking and the monorail cover most of what travellers come for.

Top things to do in Las Vegas

• The Strip itself, the long stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, with the Bellagio fountains, the Venetian canals, and the constant flow of pedestrian energy that defines the city's nighttime atmosphere.
• Sphere, the spherical immersive venue at the Venetian, hosting concerts and original immersive shows on its wraparound LED interior.
• Fremont Street downtown, the original Las Vegas casino corridor, with the Fremont Street Experience canopy and a more old-school feel than the Strip.
• The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden, free to walk through, with seasonal floral installations that are worth the detour even if you're not gambling.
• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, west of the city, with a scenic loop drive and hiking trails through dramatic red sandstone country. A useful day-trip from the Strip.
• Hoover Dam, southeast of the city, with public tours of the dam and a viewpoint at the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
• The Neon Museum, the outdoor "Neon Boneyard" of restored signs from old Vegas casinos, especially good in the evening when the signs are lit.
• The Pinball Hall of Fame near the airport, a working arcade of restored vintage pinball machines that you can play.
• The Mob Museum downtown, telling the story of organised crime and law enforcement in Las Vegas history with strong primary-source exhibits.

If you're arriving on a weekend, build at least an hour into your plan for the rideshare from the bus terminal to the Strip — Friday evening and Saturday afternoon traffic on the Las Vegas Boulevard corridor is real, and the trip is far slower in those windows than the map suggests. Once you're on the Strip itself, walking is faster than rideshare for most short hops between casinos. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm.

Looking for Greyhound Bus Tickets from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?

Your search ends here! We've got all the info you need to plan your bus journey. The trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas can be as quick as 5 hours 5 minutes and as cost-effective as $41.98. The first bus of the day departs at 12:35 am and the last bus departs at 10:55 pm. Greyhound offers 14 buses daily between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Traveling with Greyhound guarantees free Wifi, access to power sockets, and a guaranteed seat for your journey. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Las Vegas in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Trip to Las Vegas from Los Angeles

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Las Vegas, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!