How to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) ✈️ to Downtown
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), former known as McCarran Int’l Airport and also known as Las Vegas Airport, is the main international airport of Las Vegas and is located about 10 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Las Vegas by RTC Bus, Shared Minibus, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Lyft.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfers from Harry Reid International Airport to Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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RTC Bus | 45-60 Min. | $6 | Details | |
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Shared Shuttle | 30‑60 Min. | $15 | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | $35 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
20 Min. | $40 | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | $15‑30 | Details |
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Lyft | 20 Min. | $15‑60 | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
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Private transfer from the airport

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
US$ 6 ppDescription:
RTC Bus lines ‘108’, ‘109’, ‘CX’ (from Terminal 1) or ‘CX’ (from Terminal 3) from Las Vegas Harry Reid Int’l Airport to Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
30-60 minutesCost:
US$ 15Description:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport (from Terminal 1/door 8 or T3/door 51) to your accommodation in Downtown Las Vegas, max. 3-5 hotel stops
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
US$ 35Description:
Taxi from Las Vegas Harry Reid Int’l Airport (all terminals) to Downtown Las Vegas, the Strip or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
US$ 40Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Harry Reid Int’l Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Downtown Las Vegas / to accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
US$ 15-30Description:
Uber from Las Vegas Harry Reid Int’l Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to Downtown Las Vegas, the Strip or directly to your accommodation
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
US$ 15-60Description:
Lyft from Las Vegas Harry Reid Int’l Airport (pick-up location according to Lyft app) to Downtown Las Vegas, the Strip or directly to your accommodationRoute from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Downtown Las Vegas (Strip)
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