University of Nevada
Formerly Nevada Southern University, The first classes were held on the current
campus on September 10, 1957 in Maude Frazier Hall. The current name was adopted
in January, 1969.
Location
Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Clark County
Nevada,
USA
Getting There
There are several public transportation options to get to the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV):
RTC Bus: The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) operates several bus
routes that serve the UNLV campus, including the SDX (Strip and Downtown
Express), the MAX (Metropolitan Area Express), and the CX (Centennial Express).
You can use the RTC's Trip Planner tool on their website to plan your trip.
CAT Bus: The UNLV campus is also served by the CAT (Campus Area Transit) bus
system, which provides free shuttle service to and from the campus and the
surrounding areas.
Ride-Sharing Services: Services such as Uber and Lyft are also available in Las
Vegas and can be used to get to the UNLV campus.
Taxi: Taxis are also available in Las Vegas and can be used to get to the UNLV
campus.
Bicycle: The UNLV campus is bike-friendly and has several bike lanes and bike
racks throughout the campus. You can also use the RTC Bike Share program to rent
a bike and ride to the campus.
Nearby Airports
This is a list of primary airports in Nevada that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.
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Boulder City Municipal Airport |
undo Major Attractions in Nevada