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McCarran International Airport is located about 10 km from downtown Las Vegas. The airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. Renting a car is a comfortable method of transportation to get to the airport, and to get around the city during your trip. There are several rental car companies located in the city and you can easily book a rental car online. Those who don’t want to drive in traffic can choose to take a taxi to the airport. Those who want a more affordable option can choose to take a bus to the airport.  

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible throughout the city and from the hotels. All major hotels in Las Vegas have a taxi stand right outside the entrance.

Bus

Taking the bus is another transportation option to get to the airport from the city center. Buses 108 and 109 provide transportation to McCarran International Airport from various parts of the city. These buses to the airport take about 1 hour. Bus route 109 runs every 20 minutes and bus route 108 runs every 30 minutes. Buses provide direct access to McCarran International Airport.

Rental Car

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by rental car. Renting a car is also convenient in terms of getting around in the city during your stay. The airport is easily accessible by road, so renting a car to get to the airport is relatively easy. You can return your vehicle at the Rental Car Return Center at the airport. There are shuttle buses the provide transportation to the terminals from the Rental Car Return Center. Renting a car is a more expensive alternative compared to taking a taxi or a bus.

Airport Information

Located 10 km from downtown Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. The airport has 2 passenger terminals that offer a rich variety of services, restaurants, shops and things to do. In addition to basic passenger needs such as restaurants, stores, ATMs, changing rooms, a health center, and postal services, the airport also features children’s play areas, art installations, an Aviation Museum, and gaming machines for passengers who are over the age of 21. The airport also features walking paths throughout the terminals to encourage health and fitness. The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum is located at Terminal 1 and is dedicated to the history of aviation in Southern Nevada.

McCarran International Airport contains a large number of stores where you can go shopping and restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink before your flight or after you land. Stores where you can go shopping include Alex and Ani, Bose, Coach and Flip Flop Shops. Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barneys Lounge, Cinnabon and Pretzel Maker. 

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is situated at the tip of Lake Zurich. The city is divided in two by the Limmat River, which is a outlet of Lake Zurich. The city’s main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, is the focal point of the public transportation network. Every tram, train, and bus line passes through this area, providing transportation to various parts of the city and its surrounding areas. The public transportation system in Zurich is the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV). Public transportation vehicles in Zurich are very clean, reliable and comfortable. The prices are very reasonable and every vehicle is extremely punctual. While trains provide transportation within the city, and access to neighboring cities, the most preferred means transportation in the city are buses and trams.

The public transportation network also operates after midnight. This service is called the night supplement. You need to purchase a night supplement ticket, in addition to your regular ZVV network ticket. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, sales offices, or by SMS.   

The ZürichCARD is a fare payment system for all public transit in the city. It is an ideal option for tourists looking to explore the city during their stay. Purchasing a Zurich card to use during your stay ends up being more affordable. You have the option of purchasing a ticket that is valid for 24-hours or 72-hours. These tickets also offer free entry to museums in Zurich, a 10-20% discount in participating stores, and discounts on city tours and various cultural activities.

Zurich Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the country. The airport is located 13 km from the city center, a 12 minute ride by rail. If you plan on getting to the city center by public transportation you can purchase a ticket after you land, which will be valid for 1 hour. Passengers under the age of 16 receive a discount on tickets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult and ride for free. Passengers under the age of 25 can purchase a multi-day pass, which is more affordable.

Train

The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by train. The train station is located at the airport, on Level -2, next to the shopping mall. The train runs every 12 minutes and provides transportation to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The total trip from the airport to the main station takes 12 minutes. The main railway station is located in the city center. The public transportation system in the city is incredibly punctual, so keep in mind that the train will depart on time.

Zurich Hauptbahnhof is a major station with dense passenger traffic. Trains departing from this station provide transportation within the city as well as transportation to other cities in Switzerland and neighboring countries such as France and Germany. The railway station also contains a shopping center, the ShopVille mall, located beneath it. Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg.

Bus

Another way to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. The bus network in the city is very comprehensive and convenient. Buses depart from the Airport Centre and provide transportation to the main railway station. From there you can access every part of the city using different public transportation alternatives. Buses are also very punctual and depart on time under normal circumstance but visitors should expect delays when it snows.

Tram

The tram is the second largest transport network in the city, after buses. There are 10 tram lines that provide transportation within the city. These lines all gather around the city center and operate from the city center to the outskirts of the city. However, since the tram network isn’t as comprehensive as the bus network you can’t access every part of the city by tram. Once you get off the tram you always have the option of transferring to a bus or train.   

Taking the tram to the city center is quite convenient. Tram Line 10 provides transportation from the airport to the main railway station located in the city center. The tram departs from the Airport Centre, which is located on Level -2. The tram runs every 7 ½ to 15 minutes.

Tram Line 2 operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 3 operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, tram Line 4 operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 5 operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, tram Line 7 operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, tram Line 9 operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, tram Line 10 operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, tram Line 11 operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, tram Line 13 operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and tram Line 14 operates between Tremli and Seebach.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. However, taxis are more expensive than public transportation options and offer the same level of comfort. Public transportation vehicles provide quality service at an affordable price so paying extra for a taxi can be unnecessary.

Rental Car

If you don’t want to use public transportation vehicles, then renting a car is another transportation alternative. You can rent a car from the Airport Center, located on level 1, and return your vehicle to the Rental Car Return area at the end of your trip, if you are flying out of Zurich Airport. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Rental car companies located at the airport that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt.