Best way to travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles: guided day tours, private SUV tours, and group bus tours. Hotel pickup included. From $215. No rental car needed.
Planning Las Vegas to Los Angeles travel? You have three options: rent a car and drive yourself (4-5 hours each way, parking nightmare in LA), book a one-way flight (LAS to LAX is 75 min but airport time adds 3+ hours), or take a guided day tour with hotel-to-hotel transportation included.
For most tourists, the guided tour is the smart choice — you skip the rental car desk, you don't pay LA hotel rates, and you see the icons (Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica) on the same trip. Here's what to know.
| Option | Total Cost | Sightseeing Included | Stress Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent a car | $120 + $80 gas + $60 LA parking = $260+ | You navigate yourself | High (LA traffic, parking) |
| One-way flight + Uber | $80 flight + $90 Uber to Hollywood = $170 | None included | Medium (TSA, schedules) |
| Guided day tour | $215 total | 7 LA stops + meals included | None — door to door |