Get on board of your campervan rv rental to start the best experience of your life! Start your journey from iconic Las Vegas, city famed for its vibrant nightlife, centered around 24-hour casinos, other entertainment options and enjoy a 5 day road trip to Los Angeles going through amazing and wild landscapes.
While driving between Vegas and LA, choose the road that passes through Mojave National Preserve and then head to Joshua Tree National Park.
A short 50 minutes drive will lead you to Palm Springs before heading to your final destination, Los Angeles.
Mojave Desert
Stop 1
After the craziness of Las Vegas, choose the road that passes through Mojave National Preserve. It is a wonderful driving experience – Unusual plants and trees, sand dunes and jagged mountains, even volcanic craters and bright wildflowers can be seen on a trip through the Mojave Desert.
Seven Magic Mountains
Stop 2
Looking for something fun & exciting to do on the way to Los Angeles? Make sure to stop and check this out.
You can’t miss this great set up of 7 beautiful stacked colorful rocks.
Joshua Tree National Park
Stop 3
Joshua Tree National Park has a reputation for being a surreal and totally natural wonderland. Directly in the middle of two vastly different ecosystems, Joshua Tree National Park is where the Colorado and Mojave deserts meet. This national Park is home to over 52 mammal species and 44 reptiles, including the coyote, lizard, roadrunner, and more.
Palm Springs
Stop 4
From Joshua Tree National Park, drive a short 50 minutes and you will get to Palm Springs. It is well known for it’s hot springs, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of mid-century modern architecture. Its core shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and restaurants. The surrounding Coachella Valley offers hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
Los Angeles
Final Stop
From Palm Springs it is a short drive of 1.5 hours to get to Los Angeles, city of the film and television industry. While in LA you cannot miss out on the iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers. Take a walk on Hollywood Boulevard, and enjoy the Californian lifestyle.
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FAQs about Las Vegas to Los Angeles road trip
The drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is about 300 miles (482 km), and it would take you, on average, 4 to 5 hours to complete with little to no stops. However, there are some stunning places to stop along this route, and we encourage you to take the opportunity to explore them. Take a 5-day road trip down to Los Angeles and explore the areas along the way. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
There are some great places to check out on the drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. The Mojave Desert is a peaceful change of pace from the city, with dunes, cool plants, and wide open views. Down the road, Seven Magic Mountains is a fun and colourful stop with big stacked rocks that are perfect for a photo.
Joshua Tree National Park is another highlight. It has unique trees, desert animals, and some great walking tracks. After that, Palm Springs is a good place to relax with hot springs, shopping, and nice cafes. Then it’s a short drive into Los Angeles, where you can visit the Hollywood sign, big movie studios, and enjoy the beach or the city. With so many fun stops, the drive doesn’t feel long at all.
Yes, we have facilities in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, so you can collect your campervan in Las Vegas, drive it through, and drop it off in Los Angeles.
Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, there are some beautiful freedom camping areas that you can stay in. If you’re looking for the freedom camping experience, check out some of our guides to freedom camping near Nevada and California.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles year-round, but the most comfortable months are from March to May or September to November. The weather is milder, and you’ll likely avoid the worst of the traffic and heat.
Yes, booking your campervan early for your road trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is a great idea! You might catch a seasonal sale, and once the camper is booked, you can relax and start planning your stops along the coast and in the city.
You don’t need to expect tolls between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The highways on that stretch are open and toll-free.
Our Campervans
Seats 2-5
Tent Optional
Chairs Optional
Ice Box Optional
Ext. Table Opt.
Gas Cooker Opt.
