Air
McCarran International Airport is the main gateway to the famous Las Vegas. Located just 5 miles south of Las Vegas' business district and directly east of the southern end of the Strip. The Airport welcomes just over 44 million passengers through its gates annually, and is conveniently connected by nonstop and direct flights to multiple locations in the USA and a selection of international destinations.
For domestic flights, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines are the airport's primary operators.
Other airlines offering scheduled services to McCarran International Airport include Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and United.
Getting from the airport to your hotel can be easily done by bus and airport shuttle companies. The CAT 108 bus travels from the airport along Paradise Road to directly outside the Convention Center and the LV Hilton. It takes roughly 20-25 minutes.
Car
From McCarran Airport to the Las Vegas Strip:
After departing from the terminal, head north on Wright Bros Ln. Then take the 1st left toward Wayne Newton Blvd. Take a right turn at Wayne Newton Blvd. Take the ramp at Wayne Newton Blvd and continue straight on towards Swenson St. Take a left turn at Turn at E Harmon Ave. Take a right to stay on E Harmon Ave. Come off E Harmon Ave when a right turn is available at Paradise Rd. Take the right coming off Paradise Rd to reach E Flamingo Rd. Turn left at E Flamingo Rd and then turn right at Las Vegas Blvd S. Finally, make a U-turn at Caesars Palace Blvd. You have now reached the Las Vegas Strip!
From North Las Vegas Airport to the Las Vegas Strip:
Head north on Harvey Ave toward W Cheyenne Ave. Once at W Cheyenne Ave, take the first right onto W Cheyenne Ave. Take the ramp onto I-15 S while at W Cheyenne Ave. Then Take Exit 39 for Spring Mountain Rd. You then need to keep left at the fork, follow the signs for Spring Mountain Rd E and join onto W Spring Mountain Rd. Finally, turn right at Las Vegas Blvd S. You have now reached the Las Vegas Strip!
Depending on the number of cars sharing the road with you this 270-mile journey can take up to 5 or 6 hours but is a great experience! Make sure to bring plenty of water though and keep an eye on your fuel levels, as on some parts of the road petrol stations can be an hour apart. Coming from San Francisco you can double the journey length and time of Los Angeles. Take I-80 East to Reno, and then follow the U.S 95 South to Las Vegas.
There are also many others forms of transport available in Las Vegas. Why not try one of the 325 limousines available for hire. You can travel in a limo for $35 for a basic limo and up to $80 for a stretch limo.