The Centennial Express CX provides a direct link to/from Centennial Hills Transit Center and the Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas, UNLV, and McCarran International Airport.
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 3. Passenger taveling to Terminal 1 can take a Shuttle Service provided by McCarran Intl Airport on Zero Level.
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.
Sunday, October 4, 2020 Transit Service Change
Route adjustments:
Deuce on the Strip - Will operate current Deuce A.M. routing to South Strip Transit Terminal & Las Vegas South Premium Outlets 24 hours a day.
Routes 207 and 209 - will continue to operate on calendar weekdays on an adjusted schedule
Sahara Express - Service along Nellis & Lake Mead Blvd will be eliminated. Service would stay on Sahara to Hollywood, terminating at Hollywood & Vegas Valley.
Route 104 Valley View - To operate on Valley View between Russell & Twain, eliminating service along Arville.
Centennial Express - CX would no longer serve Spring Mtn. @ Las Vegas Blvd, Howard Hughes Pkwy, or Flamingo & Maryland, but instead would serve Tropicana @ Las Vegas Blvd. & McCarran Airport Terminal 1 (in addition to current Terminal 3 service).
Henderson & Downtown Express (HDX) - The HDX will be renamed Route 402 Henderson/Boulder City and will only run between Sunset & Stephanie area and Boulder City. It will no longer run to downtown Las Vegas area.
Route elimination:
Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) - will be eliminated.
Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) - will be eliminated.
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 and SDX routes
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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.
Where to purchase bus tickets at the airport
Tickets can be purchased at the airport using the Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) located at the bus stops on Level Zero of Terminal 3. The Ticket Vending Machines only accept Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards.
Alternately, you can purchase your pass when you board the vehicle but you must have exact change ready. Driver cannot make change.
CX Centennial Express Schedule
Do you know ...
RTC is offering free rides for veterans on Veterans Day - November 11
Those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces may ride all 39 RTC transit routes for free from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Veterans Day. To ride, service members simply need to present the bus driver with their military or veterans identification card from any state when boarding.
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Other Las Vegas Tourist Buses
![Las Vegas Deuce on the Strip]()
Deuce on the Strip
![Strip & Downtown Express]()
Strip & Downtown Express
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Off-Strip Hotels Bus Routes
CX Centennial Express Holiday Schedule
Third Monday in January - Martin L. King, Jr. Day
Third Monday in February - Presidents' Day
July 4 - Independence Day
Last Friday of November - Family Day
December 24 - Christmas Eve
January 1 - New Year's Day
Last Monday of May - Memorial Day
First Monday in September - Labor Day
Fourth Thursday of November - Thanksgiving Day
December 25 - Christmas Day
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.
