The Centennial Express CX provides a direct bus service to/from McCarran International Airport, UNLV, the Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas, and the Centennial Hills Transit Center.
Run by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the CX Centennial Express travels from the Centennial Hills Transit Center to Downtown Las Vegas, with continuing service to McCarran International Airports' Terminal 1 and 3.
Designed with commuters in mind, the Centennial Express service provides a fast connection between the western part of the valley, Downtown Las Vegas, the Strip and McCarran airport.
On the Vegas strip, the Centennial Express (CX) only operates one stop at Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Blvd. (stop is located on eastbound Tropicana, alongside the Tropicana Hotel).
CX Centennial Express Hours of Operation
The Centennial Express (CX) operates 7 days a week from approximately 5:25 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. on weekdays and 5:22 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on weekends and holidays. (Updated Schedule)
CX Centennial Express Fares
Residential Routes
Full Fare
Reduced Fare
Where to Buy
Single Ride Fare
$2.00
$1.00
On-board vehicles
2 Hour Pass
$3.00
$1.50
On-board vehicles
On the rideRTC app
24 Hour Pass
$5.00
$2.50
On-board vehicles
On the rideRTC app
7-Day Pass
$20.00
$10.00
On the rideRTC app
15-Day Pass
$34.00
$17.00
see below
30-Day Pass
$65.00
$32.50
see below
15-Day and 30-Day Pass can only be purchased:
1 In person at Bonneville Transit Center or RTC Administration Building
2 At select ticket vending machines (TVMs)
3 At select vendors around town
4 On the rideRTC app
Note: The residential route fares are not valid for travel on the Deuce
Las Vegas Airport Bus
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The Centennial Express (CX) stops at Terminal 1. Bus stop is located on Level Zero.
Getting there: From the Baggage Claim area, take the elevator or escalator down one level. Exit the terminal building and continue across the pedestrian crosswalk. Turn right to the covered RTC bus stop.
Other RTC buses serviced from this stop at Terminal 1 include Route 108 - Paradise, and Route 109 - Maryland Parkway
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The Centennial Express (CX) stops at Terminal 3. Bus stop is located at the Departures curb on level 2.
Getting there: From the Baggage Claim area, take the elevator or escalator up to level 2. Exit the airport terminal building and continue across the pedestrian crosswalk. The Centennial Express (CX) bus stop is located across from door 44.
Tickets can be purchased at the airport using the Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) located at the bus stops on Level Zero of Terminal 1 and 3. The Ticket Vending Machines only accept Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards.
Alternately, you can purchase your pass using the rideRTC Mobile App or when you board the vehicle but you must have exact change ready. Driver cannot make change.
CX Centennial Express Bus Schedule (Download)
CX Centennial Express Route
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Centennial Express Stops at McCarran Airport / Vegas Strip
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Centennial Express Downtown Area Bus Route
Other Las Vegas Tourist Buses
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Deuce on the Strip
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Bus Routes to Popular Destinations
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Las Vegas Bus Routes
CX Centennial Express Holiday Schedule
Las Vegas buses operates SUNDAY route schedules on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day – Sunday Schedule
Martin L. King Jr. Day – Sunday Schedule
Presidents Day – Sunday Schedule
Memorial Day – Sunday Schedule
Independence Day – Sunday Schedule
Labor Day – Sunday Schedule
Note: The RTC will provide free rides on all of its 39 fixed routes from 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 9 a.m. on New Year's Day in addition to offering extended service hours for several routes.
Using Ticket Now
Ticket Now is a pay before boarding ticketing system that speeds up the boarding process by allowing passengers to purchase fares at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) located at transit stops. See the map above for locations of TVM's
At ticket vending machines (TVM) you can purchase a one way pass, day passes or 30-day passes.
Fareboxes are still available onboard the Deuce on the Strip vehicles but passengers on Deuce on the Strip are encouraged to pay before boarding.
Things you know about riding the Las Vegas CX Centennial Express
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Passengers must maintain possession of proof of payment received upon purchase while riding the CX Centennial Express.
There is no eating, drinking or smoking on board.
Practically you are not allowed to bring onboard any object that is too large to fit between passenger seats and this include luggages. By law, the aisles must be kept clear of grocery bags or other packages.
While on the CX Centennial Express, you must wear a shirt and shoes at all times.
No pets or animals are allowed on board with the exception of service animals which are trained to assist individuals with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Children must be removed from strollers and fold down strollers.
Las Vegas Centennial Express (CX) Accessibility
All CX Centennial Express buses are lift-equipped, kneel to the curb, and have low floors to accommodate passengers using mobility devices. The Las VegasCX Centennial Express, along with all public transit vehicles in Southern Nevada, is ADA accessible. For TDD call (702) 676-1834
CX Centennial Express Lost and found
If you left an item on the CX Centennial Express, contact a Public Service Specialist at (702) 228-RIDE (7433) and provide the following information:
1) Route number of the bus you were riding and bus number if possible;
2) Date and time you lost the item; and
3) A detailed description of the item.
All lost and found items, including bicycles, left on transit vehicles may be picked up only at the South Strip Transfer Terminal, located at 6675 S. Gilespie Street. Items can be claimed only
during the customer service booth hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., weekdays. All items found will be held for 15 days.
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Taking the CX Centennial Express from Las Vegas Strip to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
Take the CX Centennial Express on westbound Tropicana at Las Vegas Blvd (Near Tropicana, / MGM Grand) to Las Vegas Premium Outlets North.
Centennial Hills Transit Center & Park & Ride
For local residents, next time your travel out of town, save money on airport parking fee and use the Centennial Hills Transit FREE park and ride location listed below.
Centennial Hills Transit Center & Park & Ride
7313 Grand Montecito Pkwy.
(near the US 95 and Durango Drive interchange)
Lobby hours of operation
5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The facility features approximately 900 free surface parking spaces for cars.
Parking spaces are first come,first-served.
Note: It is recommended that drivers register their vehicles at RTC park and ride locations if they plan to park at the location for more than one day. Simply complete the form on-site at the park and ride with security.
