Getting here and around
Terminal pickup zones, event traffic, resort garages, pedestrian bridges, and long walks to hotel lobbies can add substantial time after landing.
Harry Reid airport, Strip resort clusters, Downtown, Red Rock, and Southwest drive approaches
Compare Harry Reid International Airport, the central Strip, Downtown, the Arts District, Chinatown, Red Rock Canyon, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City before deciding whether to rent a car. The lines are planning corridors, not turn-by-turn directions; use current traffic, airport, transit, weather, and timed-entry information.
Second Star gear guide
Road Trip Essentials
Road-trip packing list
Phone mounts, chargers, coolers, emergency supplies, and small car organizers for the drive to and from the destination.
Car Phone Mounts
$25.58
Road Trip Coolers
$275.00
Car Emergency Kits
$49.99
Airport
Airlines use different terminals and ground-transport zones. Airport connector tunnel lane closures are scheduled through December 2026, so check the current roadwork alert and allow extra travel time.
Strip walking
Escalators, bridges, casino floors, and setbacks add time. Group the day by neighboring properties instead of reading straight-line distance.
Downtown
Fremont is several miles from the central Strip. Use one ride each way and keep the museums, dinner, and evening walk together.
Rental car
A car helps for Red Rock Canyon and regional drives. Resort parking and traffic can make it unnecessary for a central hotel-and-show weekend.
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