Las Vegas

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By Air: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is one of the busiest US airports, just 5 miles from the Strip.

By Car: I-15 from Los Angeles (4 hours) and Salt Lake City (6 hours). Free parking at most casinos.

By Bus: Greyhound and Megabus connect to major West Coast cities.

English is the primary language. Spanish is widely spoken in service industries.

US Dollar (USD). Credit cards universally accepted. ATMs everywhere, though casino ATMs charge high fees. Tipping is essential: $1-2 per drink, 15-20% at restaurants, $2-5 for valets.

Monorail: Runs along east side of Strip, connecting major casinos (single ride $5).

Buses (RTC): Deuce runs 24/7 along Strip and downtown (24-hour pass $8).

Walking: The Strip is walkable but distances are deceiving - gets extremely hot in summer.

Rideshare: Uber/Lyft readily available, often $10-20 for Strip journeys.

Rental Car: Useful for Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire.

Taxi: $20-30 to Strip (15-25 min).

Rideshare: Slightly cheaper, designated pickup areas.

Shuttle: Shared shuttles ($10-15 per person).

Public Bus: RTC #108/109 to Strip ($2, 30-45 min).