How to travel from New Orleans to Las Vegas, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and Las Vegas is around 1,741 miles (2,802km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 4h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from New Orleans to Las Vegas by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the bus to Houston Downtown, Dallas then Phoenix and then to Las Vegas Downtown.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Maricopa then take the bus to Denny's Restaurant - Phoenix and then to Las Vegas.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Las Vegas.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,741 miles (2,802km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Las Vegas

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Las Vegas by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $225 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 4h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.

The distance between New Orleans and Las Vegas is around 1,741 miles (2,802km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,510 miles (2,429km)

It takes around 1 day 14h to get from New Orleans and Las Vegas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Las Vegas is to drive which takes around 1 day 4h and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Las Vegas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $225 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between New Orleans and Las Vegas. We recommend that you drive to Las Vegas. instead which will take 1 day 4h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Orleans and Las Vegas. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Las Vegas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Sky Harbor West, Terminal 3 and 44th St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between New Orleans and Las Vegas. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Orleans to Las Vegas. We recommend that you take the bus to Houston Downtown, Dallas then Phoenix and then to Las Vegas Downtown. instead which will take 1 day 14h.

The closest major airport to Las Vegas is McCarran International Airport (LAS) (LAS) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Las Vegas. Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU) (SGU) and Cedar City Airport (CDC) (CDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from New Orleans and Las Vegas. The distance is around 1,741 miles (2,802km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to Las Vegas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 14h and will usually cost around $225.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Las Vegas

Transport options from New Orleans to Las Vegas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 14h
$225
once daily3,173km (1,972 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 21h
$250
6 times a week3,106km (1,930 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$170
on demand2,802km (1,741 miles)

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Airports near Las Vegas

The following major airports near Las Vegas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LAS
McCarran International Airport (LAS)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Las Vegas
SGU
Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109 miles (175km) from Las Vegas
CDC
Cedar City Airport (CDC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155 miles (250km) from Las Vegas