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I can’t tell you how many times in my life I’ve been up and down Interstate 15, or as it’s more commonly called, the I-15! The I-15 is a transcontinental north-south interstate highway that runs through Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.

Having grown up in northern Utah with grandparents in southern California, the I-15 was the fastest and most direct route for Thanksgivings, Christmases and Easters spent with extended family. The drive wasn’t terribly spectacular, usually starting obscenely early in the morning and ending late at night with a whole lot of flat desert landscaping in between, but we always got to the Las Vegas valley in full daylight and it was always a treat for my siblings and me.

Oddly enough, this city that I had no connection to and never in a million years would have thought I’d live in one day holds a lot of memories! I remember stopping at Strip hotels that no longer exist for lunch, bathroom breaks, and a chance to stretch our legs. I remember the hope of getting to stay at Circus Circus on our way back from California one trip, though in the end getting home faster trumped a night in the hotel!

If you’re traveling at night the interstate is fully lit, making the late hours a little more comfortable and secure. There is also ample space on the shoulder for car emergencies and other necessary stops (taking pictures of the Strip isn’t one of them!).

The speed limit is 65, though many drivers feel the need to go much faster, so be extra vigilant with lane changes! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people have to jerk back into the lane they just tried to leave because a speed demon has snuck up beside them.

The I-15 crosses with the US-95 junction at the Spaghetti Bowl interchange to take you into the more residential northwest areas of Las Vegas, and as far north as Carson City (via US 50), Reno (via I-80) and beyond.

The Las Vegas Interstate 15 corridor still offers a lot of great services for travelers, and it goes without saying that holds just as true now as it did 20+ years ago!

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The Citizens Area Transit, or CAT bus (no, not that one!), of Las Vegas and Henderson is one of the most affordable ways to make your way around the city!

The route that runs the Strip features a double decker (pictured above) called The Deuce, and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is $2 each way. One way residential fares are $1.25, and extended passes can even be purchased online and mailed to you, or you can purchase them in person at a Ticket Vending Machine.

There are 360 vehicles that run 36 routes, with three dedicated to just the Strip making stops approximately every block.

Make sure you check out the “transit rules of conduct” before planning a ride, though. There are the standards of exact change and no pets, but you also need to make sure you’re fully dressed (shirts and shoes!), don’t light up, and don’t bring unsecured food or beverages on board with you.

~ Routes and schedules
~ Rider alerts
~ Transit terminal locations
~ Transit trip planner
~ Paratransit information

Las Vegas Transit System
300 N. Casino Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 228-7433 or CAT-RIDE

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Post from: The Las Vegas Adventurer