Getting Here & Around With its world-class airport and latticework of major highways, Las Vegas is easy to get to, and it’s even easier to get around once you’re here. DRIVING DISTANCES To/From Los Angeles Long Beach Phoenix San Diego Salt Lake City Reno San Jose San Francisco Distance 270 miles 283 miles 302 miles 332 miles 421 miles 438 miles 527 miles 569 miles Drive Time 4 hours 4.5 hours 4.75 hours 5.25 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours 9 hours TRAVEL BY AIR As one of the busiest airports in the world, McCarran International Airport gives travelers access to the Southwest and to the world. This international hub is serviced by more than 30 airlines and consists of 110 aircraft gates at two separate terminal buildings (Terminal 1 and Terminal 3), each with its own parking garage, ticketing/check-in area, baggage claim, and shopping and dining destinations. This airport is conveniently located just minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, making it easy to access all the excitement of the city. For those wishing to arrange a private jet, Atlantic Aviation LAS at McCarran International Airport is a fixed-base operator offering personalized VIP service and serving as the hub for a number of domestic and international charter flights. In 2017, McCarran International Airport saw a record-breaking 48.5 million people coming and going. TRAVEL BY GROUND Whether you choose to rent a car, drive your own or hop in a ride-share, Las Vegas has numerous options for getting around quickly and conveniently. Ride-Sharing: Both Lyft and Uber operate in Las Vegas. If you’re being picked up from McCarran International Airport, you will be directed to the parking garage: Level 2M for Terminal 1 and the Valet Level for Terminal 3. Taxis: Taxi cabs are plentiful in Las Vegas. While safety laws prohibit taxis from picking up passengers directly on the Las Vegas Strip, you can catch a ride from one of the many taxi stands throughout the city, found at the airport, resorts, retail centers and attractions. Some taxis do not accept credit card payments, so be sure to tell your driver or the stand attendant if you plan to pay with a credit card. Parking: Although many resort-casinos now charge for parking, some resorts continue to offer free parking: The Venetian and The Palazzo, Circus Circus, SLS Las Vegas, Tropicana Las Vegas, Treasure Island and Planet Hollywood. Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas offer free parking with receipts of $50 or more. Monorail: Skip the traffic altogether on the Las Vegas Monorail, with trains arriving every four to eight minutes. The route extends from MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to SLS Las Vegas, with numerous stops in between, including at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 46 | LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE ©yooranpark/Adobe Stock; ©Joshua Resnick/Adobe Stock
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