How to travel from Sacramento to Las Vegas, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Las Vegas is around 419 miles (674km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sacramento to Las Vegas by train, plane, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockton then fly from Stockton (SCK) to Las Vegas (LAS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Bus

Take the bus to Oakland and then to Las Vegas Downtown.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $42

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Train to Bakersfield, bus

Take the train to Bakersfield then take the bus to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop and then to Las Vegas.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $80
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Drive

Drive to Las Vegas.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance563 miles (906km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Las Vegas

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Las Vegas by train, plane, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $250.

The distance between Sacramento and Las Vegas is around 419 miles (674km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386 miles (621km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Sacramento and Las Vegas by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Las Vegas is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $250.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Las Vegas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sacramento and Las Vegas. We recommend that you take the train to Stockton then fly from Stockton (SCK) to Las Vegas (LAS). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Las Vegas. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Las Vegas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oakland. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Flixbus USA, Xe Do Hoang Transportation and Las Vegas Express run regular bus services between Sacramento and Las Vegas. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Las Vegas. We recommend that you take the train to Stockton then fly from Stockton (SCK) to Las Vegas (LAS). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Sacramento and Las Vegas. The distance is around 563 miles (906km) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Las Vegas is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $250.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Las Vegas

Transport options from Sacramento to Las Vegas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 45m
$250
once daily674km (419 miles)
Train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, Fly4h 5m
$170
every 4 hours820km (510 miles)
Train to Richmond, plane4h 55m
$140
every 2 hours862km (535 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly5hrs
$310
every 4 hours849km (527 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
$42
6 times a week1,112km (691 miles)
Bus via Los Angeles, CA15h 25m
$100
once daily1,078km (670 miles)
Train to Bakersfield, bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
$80
once daily918km (570 miles)
Train and Bus11h 10m
$50
once daily920km (572 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
$56
on demand906km (563 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