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How to get fromSouthern California to Las Vegasby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Southern California to Las Vegas by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 54m
    $127–166

  2. Drive 158.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern California to Las Vegascar car 158.5 mi
    3h 40m
    $29–42

  3. Drive, bus, fly

    1. Drive from Southern California to Hwy 62 & Kickapoocar car
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PSP - LAS
    5h 31m
    $251–631

  4. Taxi, bus via SSTT Exit

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    4h 30m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Southern California, CA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Southern California to Las Vegas. However, you can take the taxi to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop then take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Southern California to Las Vegas in around 3h 40m.

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