Westcliff Airport Express (WAX)

Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) is the new express bus service to McCarran International Airport. Run by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Westcliff Airport Express travels from the Westcliff Transit Center to Downtown Las Vegas, with continuing service to McCarran International Airport. Designed with commuters in mind, the Westcliff Airport Express service provides a fast connection between the western part of the valley, Downtown, the Strip and McCarran airport.

 

On the Vegas strip, the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) only operates one stop at Tropicana Ave and Las Vegas Blvd (next to MGM Grand Hotel)

 

It features

Rail-like vehicles

Dedicated transit lanes for much of the trip through downtown Las Vegas

Travelling faster than a regular bus line
Ticket Now (pay before boarding). Off-board ticket vending machines where passengers will purchase tickets before boarding the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

Westcliff Airport Express Hours of Operation
Westcliff Airport Express Operates 7 days a week from approximately 5:30 AM to 11:45 PM Weekdays and 6 AM to 11:45 PM Weekends

 

Westcliff Airport Express Fares

 

Cash – Single Ride Fare: $2.00
2-Hr. All-Access Residential Pass: $3.00

24-Hr. Residential Pass: $5.00
3-Day Full Fare All Access Pass: $15.00

5-Day All Access Pass $20

30-Day All Access Pass $65

 

Note: Children 5 years and younger ride free and must be accompanied by an adult.

 

To help plan your trip, look up route schedules for the different buses here or get a free Transit Guide from the following places:

Downtown Transportation Center

South Strip Transfer Terminal

Bus routes to off strip Las Vegas hotels

	Single Ride	2-Hour	24-Hour	3-Day	5-Day	30-Day
Residential Routes	$2	$3*	$5	$15 ^	$20 ^	$65 ^*

 

 

Westcliff Airport Express Stops

 

Eastbound / Southbound	Northbound / Westbound
Suncoast Charleston at Fort Apache (Rampart) Charleston at Durango Durango at Alta Westcliff Transit Center Park & Ride (Bay 1) TVM Casino Center at Fremont TVM 3rd at Lewis (Regional Justice Center) Bonneville Transit Center (BTC)(On Casino Center) TVM LV Premium Outlets /Government Center TVM Tropicana at Las Vegas Blvd Tropicana at Koval McCarran Intl Airport (Zero Level) TVM	Suncoast (Park & Ride Available) Rampart (Fort Apache) at Charleston Charleston at Durango Durango at Alta Westcliff Transit Center Park & Ride (On Durango at Westcliff) TVM 4th at Carson TVM 4th at Lewis TVM Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) (On Bonneville at First) TVM LV Premium Outlets / Government Center TVM Tropicana at Las Vegas Blvd Tropicana at Koval McCarran Intl Airport (Zero Level) TVM

**TVM = Ticket vending machine Locations

Using Ticket Now

 

Ticket Now is a pay before boarding ticketing system that speeds up the boarding process by allowing passengers to purchase fares at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) located at transit stops. See the map above for locations of TVM's

 

At ticket vending machines (TVM) you can purchase a one way pass, day passes or 30-day passes.

 

Note: Fares must be purchased at TVMs before boarding the Westcliff Airport Express, The strip downtown Express (SDX), and Deuce on the Strip

 

Fareboxes are still available onboard the Deuce on the Strip vehicles but passengers on Deuce on the Strip are encouraged to pay before boarding.

 

Things you know about riding the Las Vegas Westcliff Airport Express

 

Passengers must maintain possession of proof of payment received upon purchase while riding the Westcliff Airport Express.

 

There is no eating, drinking or smoking on board.

 

Practically you are not allowed to bring onboard any object that is too large to fit between passenger seats and this include luggages. By law, the aisles must be kept clear of grocery bags or other packages.

 

While on the Westcliff Airport Express, you must wear a shirt and shoes at all times.

 

No pets or animals are allowed on board with the exception of service animals which are trained to assist individuals with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 

Children must be removed from strollers and fold down strollers.

 

Las Vegas Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) Accessibility

 

The Las Vegas Westcliff Airport Express (WAX), along with all public transit vehicles in Southern Nevada, is ADA accessible. Seating and space for up to two wheelchairs is reserved in the front of the vehicle, just behind the operator's seat. For TDD call (702) 676-1834

 

Westcliff Airport Express Lost and found

 

If you left an item on the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX), contact a Public Service Specialist at (702) 228-RIDE (7433) and provide the following information:

1) Route number of the bus you were riding and bus number if possible;
2) Date and time you lost the item; and
3) A detailed description of the item.

All lost and found items, including bicycles, left on transit vehicles may be picked up only at the
South Strip Transfer Terminal, located at 6675 S. Gilespie Street. Items can be claimed only
during the customer service booth hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., weekdays. All items found
will be held for 15 days.

 

How to get to South Point Hotel from the Vegas Strip

 

To get to South Point Hotel, transfer at Mandalay Bay (see map above) to the ACE Gold line and continue to the South Strip Transfer Terminal or take the Las Vegas Deuce Bus 301 from any of the bus stops along the Vegas strip heading South to the South Strip Transfer Terminal.
At the South Strip Transfer Terminal transfer to Bus 117 to South Point Hotel

 

Other ways to Get Around Las Vegas

 

Taking a walk on the Vegas Strip	How to Get a Free Shuttle Ride
Take a walk to get a closer look at everything on the Strip.	Hotels in Las Vegas often provide free transportation. If you know what attractions are close to these casinos, you can use the free shuttles to your advantage.
Where to rent a car in Las Vegas	How to take a Las Vegas taxi
Find out where to rent a car from the start so you can see the rest of Las Vegas.	Learn where to go to get a taxicab on the Strip. There's no shortage of taxis when you're tired of walking.
How to hop on the Deuce	How to ride the Las Vegas monorail system
Hop on the Las Vegas Deuce, one of the CAT (Citizen Area Transit) buses run by the Las Vegas Public Transportation System.	Try the superfast Las Vegas monorail system and cover the 4-mile Strip in 15 minutes.

View Las Vegas Strip Map

 

View Las Vegas Monorail Map

 

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