Getting There By Rail
The service on America’s railways, Amtrak (tel: (800) 872 7245; website: www.amtrak.com), has allegedly improved over the last year, however, passengers should remember that although punctuality is an aspired trait, it is not always Amtrak’s best suit. Efforts to improve the public’s use of train services to Las Vegas have been improving, as is evident from the new station at the airport. Due to increased security precautions, passengers may be required to have their baggage examined before boarding and should be prepared for routine ticket checks while on board. Amtrak provides up-to-date information on the number of bags and type of luggage that can be transported on the train. Passengers should call Amtrak direct for all rail enquiries – the stations in Las Vegas are not staffed and do not have direct telephone numbers – the central office even co-ordinates and investigates all luggage enquiries.
The Amtrak Greyhound Station, 200 South Main Street, provides basic facilities, including a waiting area, payphones and a snack bar.
Rail services: Trains from Las Vegas travel to Los Angeles (journey time – 9 hours 40 minutes), New York (journey time – 60 hours), San Diego (journey time – 14 hours 50 minutes) and Chicago (37 hours 30 minutes). Passengers should be aware that some journeys require coach travel as well.
Transport to the city: A bus and transit service is available from the station, which is located Downtown. Taxis are also available on call.
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Getting There By Rail