About Las Vegas, Nevada:
Although the city’s reputation as “Sin City” is often touted, it is often simply known for being a vacation destination. In addition to the estimated population of around 680,000, Las Vegas hosts approximately 37 million visitors each year, among which are an estimated 5 to 6 million Catholics.
Catholic places of interest in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church
Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church
Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer
Traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada:
The nearest large city to Las Vegas is Los Angeles, California.
By car: Driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is roughly 270 miles (435 km) on Interstate 15 and typically takes about 4 to 5 hours by car, depending on traffic and route.
By Air: Harry Reid International airport has connections to many cities through several airlines. Needless to say, there a quite a few charter flights to and from Las Vegas as well.
By train: There is no Amtrak train service to Las Vegas, so for those taking Amtrak you can go as far as Kingman, Arizona (107 miles southeast of Las Vegas) and then bus service from there.
Future train service: As of 2026, Brightline West is well into construction on its 218‑mile, all‑electric high‑speed rail line between Las Vegas, Nevada and Rancho Cucamonga, California (near Los Angeles). Both the Nevada and California state governments are assisting in financing Brightline in an effort to reduce the huge volume of passenger traffic along Interstate 15, especially on weekends. Brightline West will utilize rolling stock capable of speeds averaging 120 mph. The route is expected to be in operation by 2028.