If beautiful red canyons, alpine lakes, National Parks sound like a trip you’d love to go on, consider doing a road trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco.
Between two national parks, multiple national monument sites, vista points that bring tears to your eyes, this road trip will leave lasting memories for a lifetime.
Grab your hiking boots and extra batteries for your camera and let’s hit the road!
Death Valley National Park
Stop 1
After the effervescence of Las Vegas, head North-West until Beatty which leads you into Death Valley. You will find valleys, mountains, canyons, salt flats, sand dunes, and oases. We recommend you spend a minimum of 2 days to enjoy as much as you can.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Stop 2
Famous for their giant sequoias, soaring mountains, deep canyons, and roaring rivers, this tandem set of parks have plenty to see.
Yosemite National Park
Stop 3
Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of Yosemite National Park. You can hike among giant sequoias, ascend the summit of Sentinel Dome, photograph the spectacular views from Glacier Point and swim or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls. A paradise on earth!
Napa Valley
Stop 4
If you are a wine lover or simply want to enjoy the beauty of vineyards, get to Napa Valley on your way to San Francisco. You will find hundreds of hillside vineyards there. You can also jump on the The Napa Valley Wine Train which will take you to restaurants running through the valley.
San Francisco
Final Stop
San Francisco! The final destination of your road trip. Keep some energy as this city has plenty of activities to offer. Make sure to cross the Golden Gate Bridge – an iconic part of San Francisco. Visit the Fisherman’s wharf and explore Alcatraz Island.
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FAQs about Las Vegas to San Francisco road trip
The drive from Las Vegas to San Francisco is about 600 miles (965 km) in total and would take approximately nine and a half hours if you drove directly to San Francisco with little to no stops in between. To make this trip more enjoyable, we recommend splitting it up into a 10-day trip where you can explore the attractions along the way.
There are some amazing places to stop between Las Vegas and San Francisco. Death Valley is a great first stop, with its wild mix of salt flats, canyons, sand dunes, and mountains, you’ll want at least a couple of days there.
Then it’s on to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where you can see some of the biggest trees on earth and take in the mountain views. Yosemite is a must-see too, with stunning waterfalls, giant cliffs, and plenty of walking tracks. If you’re into wine or just want a relaxing break, Napa Valley is a lovely spot with rolling vineyards and even a wine train to ride through the valley. And finally, you’ve got San Francisco, where you can see the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Alcatraz.
Yes, we have facilities in Las Vegas and San Francisco. You can collect your campervan hire in Las Vegas and drive it to San Francisco, where you can drop it off at our facility there.
There are plenty of great places to freedom camp between Las Vegas and San Francisco! Big Sage Campground in California and Pine Creek Campground in Nevada are two great examples. If you’re looking for the freedom camping experience from Las Vegas to San Francisco, check out our guides to freedom camping areas near California and Nevada.
The best time to drive from Las Vegas to San Francisco is between April and October. The weather along the route is more stable, and you’ll get the best views without dealing with winter road conditions.
Yes, booking your campervan early for your journey from Las Vegas to San Francisco is a great move! You may find a great deal in advance, and getting it sorted early means more time to plan your drive through the deserts, forests, and coastline.
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