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Harry Reid International Airport has Terminal 1 (A, B, C and D gates) and Terminal 3 (D and E gates). The quickest way from LAS to the Las Vegas Strip is the RTC buses (about 40 minutes, a few dollars).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
RTC buses, a few dollars
about $20–$35 to the Strip
Domestic to domestic, same terminal
Layover you need to visit the city
Quick answer
The quickest way from LAS to the Las Vegas Strip is the RTC buses (about 40 minutes, a few dollars). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Southwest, Allegiant, American, Delta and United.
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 (A, B, C and D gates) and Terminal 3 (D and E gates)
- Taxi
- 10–25 min, about $20–$35 to the Strip
- Connecting
- At least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
- Lounges
- Amex Centurion Lounge (Concourse D); Capital One Lounge and more
Getting from LAS to the Las Vegas Strip
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- RTC busesto the Strip and downtownabout 40 mina few dollars
- Taxi or rideshare10–25 minabout $20–$35 to the Strip
Inside LAS
Terminals and connections
The two terminal buildings aren't connected outside security, but every gate is linked inside it: trams run between Terminal 1 and the C and D gates, and between Terminal 3 and the D gates.
How long a layover you need at LASLounges
- •Amex Centurion Lounge (Concourse D)
- •Capital One Lounge
- •The Club LAS (Priority Pass)
Sleep, showers and hotels
- •No hotel inside the terminals; the Strip is 10 minutes away
Parking at LAS
- •Economy lots with shuttles, the cheapest
- •Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 garages
Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check LAS's official site.
LAS tips
- •Southwest flies mostly from the B and C gates in Terminal 1.
Can you leave LAS on a layover?
With at least 3 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.
- Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
- To the Las Vegas Strip and back, the fastest way20 min
- Time in town worth the trip1 h
- Back through security to your gate1 h
- Layover you need3 h
Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.
Airlines at LAS
Major airlines that fly from LAS (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Allegiant Air Carry-on 22 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Hawaiian Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Sun Country Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 11 in Bag fees
- Breeze Airways Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- WestJet Carry-on 53 × 38 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Volaris Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Korean Air Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
LAS airport FAQ
The quickest option is the RTC buses to the Strip and downtown: about 40 minutes for a few dollars. A taxi takes 10–25 min (about $20–$35 to the Strip).
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
- Harry Reid International Airport official website
- Harry Reid International: terminals
- RTC buses: official site
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