There are 6 ways to get from Valley Center to Laughlin by bus, plane, shuttle, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SAN - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
7h 40m$166–1,000Drive 277.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Center to Laughlincar 277.9 mi
5h 32m$51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Riverside to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 57m$128–256Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 55mFly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane CLD - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
7h 29m$122–392Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to 1100 S Main St. - Las VegasCbx
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NVLas Vegas
11h 40m$136–173
Valley Center to Laughlin by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Center to Laughlin is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Valley Center to Laughlin is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Center to Laughlin. However, there are services departing from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Escondido, SB Casino Center at Coolidge, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Valley Center and Laughlin is 399 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Center to Laughlin without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 57m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Valley Center to Laughlin, including transfers.
Valley Center to Laughlin bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Valley Center to Laughlin bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Las Vegas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Center to Laughlin is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Valley Center to Laughlin.
There are 92+ hotels available in Laughlin.
What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Laughlin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, Escondido, Las Vegas, SB Casino Center at Coolidge, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- [email protected]
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Escondido to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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