Los Angeles and Las Vegas are 270 miles apart — about 4 hours by car. Combining both cities in one trip makes perfect sense: different energy, different experiences, unforgettable combination.
How to Get Between LA and Las Vegas
- Drive (recommended): 4–4.5 hours via I-15. Rent a car in LA, drop it in Vegas (one-way rentals available). The drive through the Mojave Desert is scenic in itself.
- Bus (Flixbus/Greyhound): $30–60, 5–6 hours. Budget option.
- Fly: 1-hour flight, but airport time + transfers makes it 4+ hours total. Not worth it for this distance.
The 10-Day Itinerary
Days 1–4: Los Angeles
- Day 1: Arrive, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, sunset at Griffith Observatory
- Day 2: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, Hollywood Hills
- Day 3: Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, The Getty (free), Malibu
- Day 4: Disneyland or day at the beach. Drive to Las Vegas in the afternoon (arrive ~9 PM)
Days 5–10: Las Vegas
- Day 5: Arrive, rest, walk the Strip at night. City Night Tour — $97
- Day 6: Grand Canyon West (full day) — $229
- Day 7: Valley of Fire (morning) + Red Rock (afternoon) — $149 + $99
- Day 8: Free day — shopping at Premium Outlets, High Roller, show at night
- Day 9: Helicopter Night Flight — $159. Final Strip walk.
- Day 10: Depart
Budget Estimate (per person)
| Item | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Flights (round trip) | $400–800 |
| Hotel LA (4 nights) | $400–700 |
| Hotel Las Vegas (5 nights) | $400–700 |
| Car rental (4 days) | $150–250 |
| Las Vegas tours | $534 (City+GC+VOF+RR+Heli) |
| Food (10 days) | $400–600 |
| Total | $2,284–3,584 |
Why Add a Private Guide in Las Vegas?
After 4 days of navigating LA on your own, Las Vegas with a private guide is a different experience. You don’t need to research, navigate, or figure out where to go — just show up at your hotel lobby and I take care of everything. Best way to recharge after the LA hustle.