If you arrive at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport the easiest way to access the city is by one of the several shuttle-bus services that operate from tthe airport, while taxis are also readily available.

The Las Vegas Airport is ranked among the 12 busiest airports in the world based on the amount of passenger activity, serving over 40 air carriers. With over 1,100 flights arriving and departing daily, McCarran International Airport offers direct flights to more than 125 U.S. cities.

There is no train service to Las Vegas, but you can travel via Amtrak to destinations in California and Arizona, then connect to Vegas on a Greyhound bus. Bus service is available between Las Vegas and major centers like Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.

To discover the desert region around Las Vegas, driving to the city is always recommended.

Los Angeles to Las Vegas is approximately 270 miles (430 km). Leaving Los Angeles, take I-15 North into Nevada. Once in Las Vegas, exit on East Tropicana Avenue or East Flamingo Road if your destination is the Strip.

You can plan on completing the drive in four to five hours, depending on stops. Construction delays can occur on this route (the state of California is in the process of expanding I-15), so be sure to check for holdups ahead of time.

Phoenix to Las Vegas is about 290 miles (300 km). Take U.S. 93 North out of Phoenix, and follow it right into Las Vegas.

San Francisco to Las Vegas is about 580 miles (930 km). Take I-80 East to Reno, and then follow U.S. 95 South to Las Vegas.