Are they building a train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

The high-speed rail project is estimated to cost at least $12 billion and will connect the Las Vegas strip to Rancho Cucamonga, with stops along the way in Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville. Trains will take off every hour at high speeds, carrying passengers along the 215-plus mile stretch.



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What train companies travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas? Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

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The all-electric train will connect a station in Apple Valley, east of the city of LA, to Las Vegas along Interstate 15. The 218-mile trip will take about 85 minutes on a train that will have a cruising speed of 200 miles per hour.

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Brightline West is connecting Southern California and Las Vegas with the nation's first true high-speed, electric passenger rail system.

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California's plan is to build an electric train that will connect Los Angeles with the Central Valley and then San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes. But 15 years later, there is not a single mile of track laid, and executives involved say there isn't enough money to finish the project.

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California's plan is to build an electric train that will connect Los Angeles with the Central Valley and then San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes. But 15 years later, there is not a single mile of track laid, and executives involved say there isn't enough money to finish the project.

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One-way flight prices are cheaper, costing an average of $70-$100. Plus, with the time you'll save by flying, you can extend your stay in Las Vegas or use the extra time to explore more of the city. If you're driving, you'll likely want to head back home as soon as possible to avoid the traffic.

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Amtrak trains and connecting buses reach more than 150 destinations in the Golden State, including top cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Sacramento; national parks; wineries; deserts and beaches.

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