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Travel to Las Vegas

Flying to Las Vegas

Flights to Las Vegas from the UK are offered by a number of different airlines, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, as well as US carriers: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United and US Airways. Las Vegas is a year round destination but if you hunt hard, you’ll find cheap flights to Las Vegas. New Year is particularly expensive whereas the hot and humid summers are often the best time of year to find cheap flights.

Flight times: 

From London - 12 hours; New York - 6 hours; Los Angeles - 1 hour 15 minutes; Toronto - 5 hours; Sydney - 15 hours.

Travel by road

Summary:

Driving in Las Vegas is the easiest way to get around. Freeways have a speed limit of 121kph (75mph). Primary highways or multi-lane roads have a speed limit of 105kph (65mph). Traffic drives on the right. The minimum driving age in Nevada is 15 3/4 years and proof of insurance is compulsory. Drivers from outside the USA must possess a licence from their home country, but must follow Nevada's restrictions.

The American Automobile Association - AAA (tel: (702) 870 9171 or 1 800 922 8228; www.csaa.com) provides emergency roadside and a variety of automobile-related services.

Emergency breakdown service:

AAA (tel: 1 800 222 4357/HELP).

Routes:

Las Vegas is bisected by Freeway 15, connecting to Mesquite and Salt Lake City in the north and California (Los Angeles and San Francisco via Interstate 5) in the south. Freeway 515 connects to Fort Mojave Indian reservation in the south. Freeway 215 encircles most of the city, and is a convenient way to bypass rush hour congestion.

Driving times:

From Los Angeles - 4 to 5 hours; Salt Lake City - 6 to 7 hours; San Francisco - 8 to 9 hours.

Coaches:

Greyhound (tel: (702) 384 9561; www.greyhound.com) operates intercity services out of Las Vegas, linking to major western destinations, including Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Albuquerque, El Paso and Los Angeles. Greyhound operates out of Las Vegas Greyhound Terminal, 200 South Main Street, which provides basic facilities, including a waiting area, payphones and a snack bar.

Travel by rail

Services:

There is no Amtrak rail service to Las Vegas. The closest train stations are Needles (CA) and Kingman (AZ). Check for updates on the charter services from those stations to Las Vegas.

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