About Las Vegas, Nevada:
Although the city’s reputation as “Sin City” is often touted, it is often simplyknown for being a vacation destination. 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:
Las Vegas has an airport, Harry Reid International airport with connections to many cities. Needless to say, there a quite a few charter flights to and from Las Vegas as well. There is no Amtrak train service to Las Vegas, so for those taking the train you can go as far as Kingman, Arizona and then bus service from there.
Today, nearly 50 million annual trips occur between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, most by air or car.
As of 2025 work is under way to bring train service by Brightline West between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, CA (near Los Angeles) along the I-15 corridor..
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 on the 218-mile route. As of early 2025, engineering studies are still under way. The route is expected to be in operation by 2028.
Brightline is currently operating its first passenger rail system connecting Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.