Las Vegas: By rail
Amtrak stopped running passenger trains to Las Vegas in 1997, and its downtown terminal was demolished. At the time of writing, however, it seemed likely that a new high-speed Amtrak service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas would come into operation at some point during the next few years, with a projected journey time of 5hr 30min. Some level of subsidy from the casinos is anticipated; individual carriages may belong to specific casinos, and be equipped with slot machines to be switched on as soon the train crosses the Nevada state line. For Amtrak information, call 1-800/USA-RAIL, or access .
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