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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- Vegas is a big, spread-out city, so you need a car, cab, or bus.
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport is cheap (less than $10) from UNLV dorm rooms, since the airport is practically down the street.
- Bell Trans (702) 739-7990
- CLS (702) 740-4050
- Grayline/Coach USA (702) 739-5700
- Las Vegas Limousine (702) 736-1419
- ODS (702) 688-6090
- Showtime (702) 895-9976
College Prowler Take
The traffic in Vegas can be a big drawback. Things are almost always slow on Las Vegas Boulevard. Around campus and the freeways, peak driving hours are a nightmare. However, most locals know the back streets of the Strip, and you can learn them quickly, too. The bumper-to-bumper traffic in the afternoon shouldn’t deter you either. Construction on freeways can make the traffic a little hairy, but taking side streets cuts travel time. Once the road clears up in a few hours, having a car means you have the whole city at your disposal. The public transportation system is definitely lacking. Though it cuts down on emissions, the price to pay is its unreliability and somewhat sketchy passengers. Taking the bus isn’t a bad experience if you’re not on a time restraint, but if you have an appointment, it would be better to find a ride. The buses are notoriously late for pick-ups and drop-offs. Also, the surrounding area of UNLV isn’t the safest. Anyone travelling alone should carry pepper spray—especially at night. An alternative some students take is calling a cab or limo service to cart them around at night to avoid the possibility of getting a DUI or driving around when other people are under the influence. UNLV also offers incentives to students who carpool to school together through Club Ride. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
It’s not Boston, New York, or...
It’s not Boston, New York, or London, but I guess it’s alright. Personally, I would never set foot on a CAT bus, but if you must and you’re female, maybe carry Mace. |
Anonymous says: |
Buses and taxis are all the city...
Buses and taxis are all the city offers, as far as I know. I have never ridden in either, but the buses don’t exactly have the best rep, and cabs are expensive, so I guess having a car is key. |
Anonymous says: |
It takes longer to get around. |
Anonymous says: |
Delays happen often because it was...
Delays happen often because it was an afterthought to expansion. |
On-Campus Transportation
The Ride shuttle takes students and staff between campus and the far-off parking lots for free.
A lot of students use long boards, skate boards, and bikes to get from class to class.
Public Transportation
Citizen Area Transit bus service has 40 routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley and Henderson. Strip routes run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Taxi Cabs
Ace/ABC Union/ANLV/Vegas Western Cab Company
(702) 736-8383
Deluxe Taxicab Service
(702) 568-7700
Desert Cab Company
(702) 386-9102
Henderson Taxi Company
(702) 384-2322
Lucky Cab Company
(702) 477-7555
Nellis Cab Company
(702) 248-1111
Western Cab Company
(702) 736-8000
Whittlesea/Blue Cab Company
(702) 384-6111
Yellow/Checker/Star Cab
(702) 873-2000
Amtrak
This is a stop for Amtrak connecting Thruway bus service. Amtrak also has a Las Vegas connecting Thruway bus stop at McCarran International Airport (LAS). Amtrak California Thrurway Service 200 S. Main St., Las Vegas (800) 872-7845 www.amtrak.com
Airport
McCarran International Airport 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., Las Vegas (702) 261-5211 www.mccarran.com
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