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Las Vegas, Southern California High-Speed Rail System Coming Soon

Author Sammi Reeves

For years, the construction of a high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California has been in discussion. And now, this dream will soon be coming into our lives as a convenient reality.

Brightline West, the company that will be building the new rail system, has announced that they have reached an agreement with additional craft rail unions to get the project completed. According to Fox 5, “Brightline West and the High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition, which is comprised of 13 rail unions representing more than 160,000 workers, reached a memorandum of understanding prioritizing skilled labor while providing safe working conditions.”

The rail system will be built “within the Interstate 15 right-of-way,” and Brightline West has ensured that specific wildlife crossing points would be mapped out and included along the route of the train.

The deal reached between Brightline West and the High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition initiates a huge step in the process of converting the dream of a 218-mile rail system into reality. The construction of the high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and Southern California is projected to undoubtedly elevate the travel experience in the southwest portion of the United States to new heights.

Let’s face it – Hopping on an express train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles or vice versa will be as convenient as it gets. No more having to worry about traffic (thank goodness), finding parking, or the scary possibility of a car break-down in the middle of nowhere. All travelers will have to worry about is boarding a train capable of reaching speeds of 200 miles per hour, and enjoying the potential less than two-hour-long ride.

From convenience and affordability, to flexibility and ease of travel, there are plenty of reasons why this high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and Southern California will be one of the greatest projects the southwest will see in this decade. As for a projected completion date for the project, one has not yet been released.

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Las Vegas On The List Of Cheapest Travel Destinations

Well, it’s shaping up to be a pretty big year in Las Vegas for visitors from outside of the state. People are coming to our neighborhood for all kinds of reasons. Brand new gaming venues are opening. Music festivals are happening throughout the year. Sporting events are becoming more and more plentiful. And now there’s another reason for tourists to put Sin City on their list of places to see. Many travel websites, like Kayak, just released a list of the cheapest places to travel to in 2023. And Las Vegas is on it.

Kayak made the list based on a variety of factors. First was who had the cheapest flights. We know specials are offered all the time on flights to Vegas. Especially these smaller airlines like Frontier, Allegiant and Spirit. I’ve flown from Vegas to California, Washington, Utah and Montana for very low fares.

The second factor Kayak considered was the price of hotels. Again, we have specials all the time in Las Vegas. And with rewards programs at our casinos, there’s a lot of money to be saved on lodging here. Add in our time shares and AirBnbs and you’ve got a lot of the cheapest options for visitors coming here.

The final considerations Kayak included in their list are which destinations on the web get the most searches. Also travel restrictions and security concerns in each area searched. 

So where does Las Vegas land on the list of cheapest places to travel to? We took only the cities in the United States to put on our list. And, thanks to Travel and Leisure, we’ve gathered the average cost of flight and hotel it takes to travel to each place. Check out where Las Vegas falls on this list of top 13 cheapest places in the United States to travel to in 2023. – Wendy Rush

  • 1. Houston, Texas

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $569.

  • 2. Denver, Colorado

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $593.

  • 3. Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta, Georgia, USA downtown skyline at dusk.

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $623.

  • 4. Chicago, Illinois

    Buckingham Fountain at night in Chicago, USA

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $624.

  • 5. New York City, New York

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $625.

  • 6. Dallas, Texas

    Dallas City skyline at dusk, Texas, USA

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $630.

  • 7. Orlando, Florida

    Orlando downtown skyline panorama over Lake Eola at night with urban skyscrapers, tropic palm tree and clear sky.

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $632.

  • 8. Washington, D.C.

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $635.

  • 9. Portland, Oregon

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $645.

  • 10. Los Angeles, California

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $657.

  • 11. San Antonio, Texas

    River walk in San Antonio city downtown skyline cityscape of Texas USA at sunset

    Average cost of flight and hotel is $658.

  • 12. Las Vegas, Nevada

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $658.

  • 13. San Juan, Puerto Rico

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    Average cost of flight and hotel is $832.

Sammi Reeves is the afternoon show host on 102.7 VGS. Before her radio career, she worked several jobs in the media industry, specifically involving social media and media buying. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Sammi writes Las Vegas content centered around local restaurants, events, and need-to-know news.

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