Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) Guide for Arriving Passengers


McCarran International Airport (Airport Code: LAS) is the main airport serving the greater Las Vegas area of Nevada.

Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS) has two Terminals - Terminal 1 and Terminal 3

Vegas McCarran Airport - two terminals have 5 concourses with a total of 92 gates.

All International flights arrive at Terminal 3 of this Las Vegas Airport.

International Arriving Passengers with the destination as Vegas should head towards Immigration, collect bags from Baggage Claim, and clear Customs at this LAS Airport.

Domestic arriving passengers at this Vegas McCarran Airport should directly head towards the baggage claim and Ground Transportation area.

Distance between McCarran Airport and Vegas Strip is about 4.5 miles and is conveniently connected by Shuttles, Taxi, Limos, and Public Bus.

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Detailed information on all available ground transportation options is below in this Las Vegas McCarran International Airport guide.

LAS Airport to Hotel

Shared Shuttle at Vegas McCarran Airport :

Shuttles are an economical way to get from the airport to most of the hotels/resorts in Vegas.
While en route, group shuttles make multiple stops at locations along the way.

It is advisable to call or book online in advance for shuttle arrangements since sometimes the wait is an hour or more.

Shuttle companies offering shuttle service between the airport and hotels on the strip and downtown :

1). Supershuttle,

2). BellTrans, and

3). Showtime

Shared shuttles stops are located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7 – 13 from terminal 1, and on Level Zero on the west and east end of terminal 3.

You can pay at the kiosks/ ticket counters at the Vegas Airport or reserve online. 
Note there is usually a slight discount for round trip tickets.

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Taxi Cabs at McCarran International Airport :

A taxi cab is undoubtedly the most convenient way to travel to and from the airport.

Taxi cabs are readily available outside the terminals, and though lines seem long during peak hours, they typically move fast. 

Taxi cabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1 – 4 in terminal 1, and outside level 0 in terminal 3. 


Limousine/Private Cars at Vegas Airport :

At the Las Vegas airport, a walk-up Limousine service is readily available.

Sedans, stretch limousines, and SUVs are available at walk-up Limousine service.

If you book limousine service in advance, your driver will meet you in the baggage claim area.

Rideshare Apps Lyft and Uber pick up are located in the 2M level of the parking garage in Terminal 1 and level 1 parking garage in Terminal 3. 

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Public Bus (RTC) at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) :

Take RTC Route 109 stop located at Terminal 1 to the South Strip Transfer Terminal.
Then transfer to the Deuce double-decker bus or the SDX trip and downtown Express Bus to your hotel.

If you are in terminal 3, take the free McCarran Airport inter-terminal shuttle to transport between terminals 1 and 3. 

The Deuce runs 24 hrs, and the SDX runs from 9am-Midnight.

At the airport, purchase transit passes using the Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) located at :
- the bus stops on Level Zero of Terminal 1, and
- the Departures Level at Terminal 3.

The vending machines only accept Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards or exact fare.

You can also purchase your pass when you board with the exact change.

Hotel to Airport

Check with bellhop or concierge at your hotel to see Shuttle-bus service, taxi or Limousine from your hotel.
Taxi cabs are readily available 24x7 in Las Vegas.

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Skip the stress of waiting in long lines for a taxi or pay the expensive price of a limousine, and instead book this convenient shared transfer from the McCarran International Airport to your hotel. This airport transportation service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.