Getting There By Road

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Driving in Las Vegas is the easiest way to get around. Freeways have a speed limit of 121kph (75mph). Primary highways or multi-lane roads have a speed limit of 105kph (65mph). Traffic drives on the right. The minimum driving age in Nevada is 15 3/4 years and proof of insurance is compulsory. Drivers from outside the USA must possess a licence from their home country, but must follow Nevada's restrictions. The American Automobile Association - AAA (tel: (702) 870 9171 or 1 800 922 8228; www.csaa.com) provides emergency roadside and a variety of automobile-related services.

Emergency breakdown services
AAA (tel: 1 800 222 4357/HELP).

Routes to the city
Las Vegas is bisected by Freeway 15, connecting to Mesquite and Salt Lake City in the north and California (Los Angeles and San Francisco via Interstate 5) in the south. Freeway 515 connects to Fort Mojave Indian reservation in the south. Freeway 215 encircles most of the city, and is a convenient way to bypass rush hour congestion.

Driving times to the city
From Los Angeles - 4 to 5 hours; Salt Lake City - 6 to 7 hours; San Francisco - 8 to 9 hours.

Coach services
Greyhound (tel: (702) 384 9561; www.greyhound.com) operates intercity services out of Las Vegas, linking to major western destinations, including Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Albuquerque, El Paso and Los Angeles. Greyhound operates out of Las Vegas Greyhound Terminal, 200 South Main Street, which provides basic facilities, including a waiting area, payphones and a snack bar.