How to Get to Hollywood from Las Vegas

You've seen all the sights of Las Vegas and now you want to take a tour of Hollywood? The film capital of the world is approximately 460 kilometres from Las Vegas, but there are several ways to get there. If you take this trip, you will end your stay in the United States on a high note.

Los Angeles, the city where the Hollywood district is located, is the centre of the country's film industry and has a lot of history to tell in every corner. That's why you should choose the best option so that you don't waste time and live the experience to the fullest. Action!

Don't want to waste a minute of your trip? Don't hesitate to book a tour from Las Vegas to Hollywood to forget about all the logistics and enjoy your trip without worrying about transportation.

With this type of trip, the organisers take care of everything and you'll travel to Hollywood in a comfortable minivan. Stops usually include:

• Santa Monica Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world. You'll see the famous pier that has been iconic for being featured in several Hollywood films.
• The Walk of Fame to see the star named after your favourite celebrity.
• The Dolby Theatre, where the Oscar ceremonies are held.
• The best place to have your picture taken with the Hollywood sign.
• The luxurious Beverly Hills neighbourhood, home to famous celebrities and the Playboy Mansion and where Michael Jackson died.

Practical information

• Price: approximately €202.
• Duration: one full day.
• Advantages: you won't waste time finding your way around or looking for safe transport. In addition, lunch is included.
• Disadvantages: each stop has a specific time that must be met, including lunch.

Flying with an airline such as Delta Airlines is a quick, cheap and comfortable option. The flight takes about an hour and you can hire a service to take you from your hotel to the airport.

You can expect to spend about 4-5 hours if you include the drive from the airport in Los Angeles to your hotel. Technically, this is the same amount of time you would spend on the road if you travel by bus. However, this option may be more comfortable as you can rest and have a bite to eat at the airport.

Before you travel, make sure you check the airline's luggage policy so you know what type and amount of luggage you can take without paying extra.

Practical information

• Price: €120 or more, as you may have to add hotel costs if you stay, meals and taxis or public buses.
• Travel time: about an hour.
• Advantages: It's the most comfortable and safest option if you're travelling on your own.
• Disadvantages: You need to plan your whole trip and think about the amount of luggage you'll be carrying so you don't overspend.

Traveller Tip

Don't take extra clothes and items, travel with what you need so it's easier to pack and unpack.

Do you love to see the sights from the road and go at your own pace, stopping wherever you like? If so, I recommend renting a car. You'll even have more time to see and do in Las Vegas in just two days before you leave.

Different rental companies, such as Happy Tours and Kayak, offer a variety of car models with different capacities.

It's best to travel in groups of 4 people to split the rental price. In addition, I recommend you to research well which stops you can make along the way depending on the time you have. Remember that there are around 450.6 kilometres to cover.

Practical information

• Price: around 50 € per day plus petrol, food and other expenses.
• Journey time: without stops it will take you approximately 5.5 hours.
• Advantages: Travelling this way gives you more freedom to explore hidden places and go at your own pace.
• Disadvantages: It is more expensive than other options and takes longer to plan and execute.

Don't have too much money to splurge? I hear you, don't worry. In that case your ideal option will be to travel on a bus like the ones from FlixBus, it's the cheapest.

It's also a less polluting option than the others I've mentioned and you'll have the opportunity to appreciate the scenery from your seat.

Unlike air travel, you don't have to worry about luggage specifications on the bus. You can travel with your suitcase and hand luggage without a problem. In addition, these vehicles are usually air-conditioned and have WiFi for comfortable travel.

Practical information

• Price: approximately €70.
• Journeytime: around 5 hours.
• Advantages: faster and cheaper than other options.
• Disadvantages: You should ask exactly where the departure and arrival point will be so that you can calculate the cost of the taxi or bus to your hotel. It can be a bit inconvenient as there is usually only one stop.

Travelling on Amtrak trains from Las Vegas to Hollywood is perhaps one of the most tedious ways on this list, but it will be worth it if you're a train buff.

This option is the most expensive and takes around 73 hours. The approximate distance the train travels is 2611 kilometres. If you choose this option , don't expect to save money or time. Ultimately, this option is only best if you love trains or if you can get a bargain.

Although there are trains that travel direct, you will most likely have to make transfers. This will require you to take a shuttle or bus to another station. If you don't want to make these changes of transport on the way, I advise you to book your tickets in advance.

Practical information

• Price: approx. 300 €.
• Journeytime: 73 hours, i.e. just over 3 days, with several transfers.
• Pros: See the scenery from your seat, WiFi and comfortable seats.
• Disadvantages: It's a very long and expensive journey. You will also spend more money on food as the journey will take much longer than necessary.

Taxis are a popular means of transport, especially for short distances. In the case of the route from Las Vegas to Hollywood, it is not the best.

The average taxi fare on this route is €560. It's not really worth it compared to some of the other options I mentioned earlier.

However, once you are in Hollywood, I do recommend taking taxis to Beverly Hills, the Walk of Fame and other places. This will get you there faster and you won't have to wait for public transport.

• Travel with only the essentials and extra cash to cover any eventualities you may encounter along the way.
• If you' re travelling by road, be sure to bring plenty of water. This will keep you hydrated and strong enough to enjoy your stay in Hollywood.
• If you're travelling on your own, do some research beforehand on where you can go.
• If you are travelling to Hollywood during the Oscars, you should take certain precautions, such as not going on the day of the ceremony.
• You may need to take a taxi, so keep apps on your phone so you can order a taxi anywhere.