How to Get to Hollywood from Las Vegas

You've already seen all the attractions of Las Vegas and now you want to take a stroll through Hollywood? The movie capital of the world is located approximately 460 kilometers from Las Vegas, but there are several ways to get there. If you take this trip you will finish your stay in the United States with a flourish.

Los Angeles, the city where the Hollywood district is located, is the center of the film industry in the country and has a lot of history to tell in every corner. That's why you should choose the best option so 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.

In this type of trip the organizers take care of everything and you will travel to Hollywood in a comfortable minivan. Stops usually include:

• Santa Monica Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world. You will see the famous pier that has been iconic as it has been featured in several Hollywood movies.
• The Walk of Fame to see the star with the name of your favorite celebrity.
• The Dolby Theater, where the Oscar Awards ceremonies are held.
• The best place to take the typical picture with the Hollywood sign.
• The luxurious neighborhood of Beverly Hills, home of famous celebrities and the neighborhood of the Playboy Mansion and where Michael Jackson passed away.

Practical Information

• Price: approximately 202 ¤.
• Duration: one full day.
• Advantages: you won't waste time locating yourself or looking for safe transportation. In addition, lunch is included.
• Disadvantages: each stop has a specific time that must be met, including lunch.

Making the trip by plane with an airline like Delta Airlines is a fast, economical and comfortable option. The flight takes about an hour and you can hire a service to take you from your hotel to the airport.

It may take about 4 to 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 since you can rest and have something to eat at the airport.

Before traveling, be sure to check the airline's luggage policies so you know what type and amount of luggage you can bring without having to pay extra.

Practical information

• Price: 120 € or more, as you may have to add hotel expenses if you stay, meals and cabs or public buses.
• Travel time: about one hour.
• Advantages: it is the most comfortable and safest option if you are traveling on your own.
• Disadvantages: you must plan your entire trip and think about the amount of luggage you will carry in order not to overspend.

Traveller Tip

Do not take extra clothes and objects, travel with what you need to make it easier to pack and unpack.

Do you love to watch the scenery from the road and go at your own pace, stopping wherever you want? If so, I recommend renting a car. You will even have more time to admire and do things in Las Vegas in just two days before leaving.

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

It is best to travel in groups of 4 people to split the rental price. In addition, I recommend you to investigate well what stops you can make along the way depending on the time you have. Remember that there are about 450.6 kilometers to travel.

Practical information

• Price: around 50 € per day plus gas, food and other expenses.
• Duration of the trip: without stops it will take you approximately 5 hours and a half.
• Advantages: traveling this way gives you more freedom to see hidden places and go at your own pace.
• Disadvantages: it is more expensive than other options and takes more time 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 most economical.

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 any problem. In addition, these vehicles usually have air conditioning and WiFi for comfortable travel.

Practical information

• Price: approximately 70 €.
• Travel time: about 5 hours.
• Advantages: faster and cheaper than other options.
• Disadvantages: you must ask exactly where the departure and arrival point will be so that you can calculate the cost of the cab or bus to your hotel. It can be a bit uncomfortable as they usually only make one stop.

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

This option is the most expensive and takes about 73 hours. The approximate distance the train travels is 2611 kilometers. If you choose this option do not expect to save money or time. In short, this option will only be the best if you love trains or if you get a bargain.

Although there are trains that travel directly, 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: 300 € approximately
• Travel time: 73 hours, i.e. a little more than 3 days, with several transfers.
• Advantages: see the scenery from your seat, you have WiFi and comfortable seats.
• Disadvantages: it is a very long and expensive trip. In addition, you will spend more money on food as the journey will be much longer than necessary.

The cab is a means of transportation that usually gets you out of trouble, especially when it comes to short distances. In the case of the route from Las Vegas to Hollywood, it is not the best.

The average price of a cab with this route is 560 €. It is not really worth it compared to some of the other options I mentioned before.

However, once you are in Hollywood, I do recommend taking cabs 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 transportation.

• Travel with only what you need and extra money to cover any eventualities you may encounter along the way.
• If you are traveling 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 are traveling on your own, research ahead of time where you can go.
• If you are traveling to Hollywood during the Oscar Awards, you should take certain precautions such as not going on the day of the ceremony.
• You may need to take a cab, so keep apps on your cell phone that you can use to order a taxi anywhere.