When you're in Las Vegas trying to navigate your way in and around the city, just remember that geographically, everything radiates from the Strip. Local travel in Las Vegas is facilitated by monorail, bus service, taxis, limousines, double-decked buses, motor scooters and rental cars. The well developed air and rail systems have been serving as a significant connectivity for the tourists with the city.
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Getting to Las Vegas by Air
Airways are one of the essential modes of transport in Las Vegas. The major airports in Las Vegas are McCarran International Airport and North Las Vegas Airport. One can reach the airports by using buses, taxis, cars and Shuttle Services.
McCarran International Airport
McCarran International Airport is the main commercial airport for the Las Vegas Valley. It provides four runways and two terminals. The airport is the largest operating base for Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air. The notable airlines flying out of McCarran are Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Inter-City Shuttle ServicesShuttle services are available to and from communities outside of Las Vegas. Service providers are:
Aloha Airport ExpressPhone: 1.928.854.5253
Havasu Vegas ExpressPhone: 1.800.459.4884
St. George ShuttlePhone: 1. 800.933.8320
Tri State ShuttlePhone: 1. 928.704.9000
Commuter ServicesPhone: 1. 928.680.7433
Public BusBus services are provided to and from McCarran International Airport by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.
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Phone: 702.228.4800 / TDD 702.676.1834
Car rentalLocated just three miles from the airport, the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center provides freeway access to Interstates 15 and 215 and the Las Vegas Strip. Rental car companies:
E-Z Rent-A-CarPhone: 1.800.277.5171
EnterprisePhone: 1.800.736.7222
HertzPhone: 1.800.654.3131
NationalPhone: 1.800.227.7368
TaxisMany taxi companies provide service to and from the airport and throughout Las Vegas. Taxi service providers are:
ANLV/Ace/Union/Vegas-Western/Virgin ValleyPhone: 1.702.888.4888
Deluxe Taxicab ServicePhone: 1.702.568.7700
Checker/Yellow/StarPhone: 1.702.873.2000
Desert Cab CompanyPhone: 1.702.386.9102
Nellis Cab CompanyPhone: 1.702.248.1111
Lucky Cab CompanyPhone: 1.702.477.7555
Western Cab CompanyPhone: 1.702.736.8000
Website: http://www.mccarran.com/
North Las Vegas Airport
The North Las Vegas Airport is also known as Northtown. It is the second busiest airport in the Las Vegas area.
Operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation, it is the primary airport in the Las Vegas area for general aviation and scenic tour.
Rental CarsThe North Las Vegas Airport is served by two on-site car rental agencies. They are:
EnterprisePhone: 702/395-2244
HertzPhone: 702/395-2207
TaxiCustomers can contact Customer Service on Unicom frequency 122.95 approximately 30 minutes before landing to arrange for a taxi.
Crew Car
Customers desiring for a crew car can contact 702/261-3803 or Unicom 122.95.
Website: http://www.vgt.aero/index.html
Getting to Las Vegas by Train
Las Vegas is also a wonderful place to be traveled by train. Getting to Las Vegas by train is an exciting experience. Train services are easiest and convenient networks of travel in the city. Railroads such as Amtrak and Xtrain provide rail services to the city.
Amtrak
Amtrak is the national passenger railroad of the United States. It connects Las Vegas to other states of United States.
Las Vegas, NV (LVS)
Greyhound Bus Station
Station Building (with waiting room)
200 South Main St.
Greyhound Station
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Xtrain
The Club X Service is the premiere service for luxury railroad lines in the city.
Phone: 702-487-7784
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Local Travel in Las Vegas
Local travel is one of the significant travel options in Las Vegas. Las Vegas provides wonderful opportunities for local travel. The city's local transportation is well planned, so as to ensure easy and convenient movement of the visitors. The city's monorail, buses, cabs, taxis and limousines assist in the local transportation of the people. These services are available near the hotels, restaurants and resorts.
Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail is one of the best ways to travel on the Strip. The trains arriving every 4-9 minutes at the seven stations along Las Vegas Boulevard, provide fun, quick and convenient transportation to and from hotels, the convention center, and casinos. Single-ride tickets cost $5 and one-day passes go for $12 and three-day passes for $28.
To buy tickets, Click HerePhone: 702-699-8222
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Bus Service
Getting to Las Vegas by bus is a fantastic experience as the city provides bus services ranging from double-decker buses, to shiny gold and red ones with open tops, traditional buses, bendy buses trolley buses, and environmentally friendly hybrid buses. Buses are also the cheapest way to travel along the Las Vegas Strip and to downtown. Most routes cost
$2 or $1. Important bus providers are:
Las Vegas DeucePhone: (702) 676-1834
Las Vegas Strip & Downtown ExpressPhone: 702-228-7433
CT&T TransportationPhone: (702) 946-5075
Celebrity Coaches of AmericaPhone: (800) 840-0881
Las Vegas Bus CharterPhone: (800) 979-4498
Gray Line of Las VegasPhone: (702) 384-1234
Las Vegas Transit SystemPhone: (702) 384-3540
Taxis
There are taxi ranks outside most bars, hotels and restaurants who call a cab for you when contacted. The meters start at $3.30 and increase by $2.60 per mile. Cab companies are:
Desert: 386 9102
Deluxe Taxicab Service: (702) 567-0557
Whittlesea Blue Cab: 384 6111
Yellow-Checker-Star: 873 2000
Western Cab Company: (702) 736-8000
For more information call Nevada Taxicab Authority 486 6532 or visit
www.taxi.state.nv.us
Limousines
Limousines are a popular and grand way of getting around the city. Limos are available for hire outside airports and hotels. The rides vary from the basic black stretch of $50/hr to SUVs $115/hr. Limousine companies are:
Bell TransPhone: 739 7990
Las Vegas LimoPhone: 888 4848
Presidential
Phone: 731 5577
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