Find the Correct RTC Bus Route, Schedule, Stop and Live Arrival Tool
“RTC bus schedule” usually refers to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas or the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County in Reno and Sparks. They are separate agencies with different routes, fares, apps and customer-service numbers.
Choose the correct Nevada region first. Then verify the route number, destination, service day, stop ID, timetable date and current service alert before leaving.
Choose Southern Nevada for Las Vegas, the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Harry Reid International Airport. Choose RTC Washoe for Reno, Sparks, nearby Washoe County communities and the Regional Connector to Carson City.
RTC of Southern Nevada
This is the main result for Las Vegas visitors and residents. RTC operates fixed bus routes, Strip service, airport routes, express routes, park-and-ride connections, RTC OnDemand and paratransit.
Official website: RTCSNV.comOfficial app: rideRTCCustomer service: 702-228-7433Current schedule page: October 12, 2025 set
Wrong-system warning: a Las Vegas RTC route number does not identify a Reno RTC route. The same number can represent a different street, destination, timetable and fare system.
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Las Vegas RTC Bus Routes, Schedules and Stops
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada operates public transit throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Its official transit-services page describes a network of 39 routes and more than 400 vehicles.
The official schedules page still labels the current route-and-timetable set as effective October 12, 2025. That date is older than this article’s review date, so riders should reopen the live route page before each important journey.
Strip and downtown
The Deuce operates along Las Vegas Boulevard and serves major visitor destinations.
Airport service
Routes 108, 109 and Centennial Express serve Harry Reid International Airport.
Residential routes
Local routes connect neighborhood corridors, transit centers, shopping areas, hospitals and employment centers.
Express routes
Express services can use major corridors or make fewer stops than a local bus.
RTC OnDemand
Selected West Henderson and southwest-valley areas use an on-demand model rather than one fixed street alignment.
Real-time tracking
Select a route, direction and stop in the official Ride Tracker or Transit tools.
Choose the full route label.
Distinguish numbered routes from Deuce, CX, SX and other lettered services.
Select weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
Route frequency and first or final trips can change by service day.
Choose the direction.
Match the destination shown on the bus rather than assuming northbound always means downtown.
Find the nearest official stop.
The printed PDF usually shows timepoints, not every intermediate stop.
Check service alerts.
Construction, major events, Formula 1 activity and road closures can move several stops.
August 2026 freshness warning: RTC previously consulted on possible service changes for August 2026. Do not assume a proposal is active until the official route page or timetable displays the final effective date.
Useful Las Vegas RTC Routes and Corridors
This is a practical selection list, not the complete 39-route directory. Open the official schedule index for every available route.
Deuce on the Strip
Las Vegas Boulevard service linking major Strip resorts, downtown Las Vegas and transit connections.
108 Paradise
Links Harry Reid Airport Terminal 1, Tropicana, Flamingo, Paradise, the convention-center area and Bonneville Transit Center.
109 Maryland Parkway
Connects Bonneville Transit Center, Maryland Parkway, UNLV, Harry Reid Airport and South Strip Transit Terminal.
CX Centennial Express
Connects the northwest valley, downtown, UNLV and airport terminals through an express pattern.
201 Tropicana
Travels across the Tropicana corridor. The official timetable identifies 24-hour service on the 201A pattern.
202 Flamingo
Cross-valley Flamingo corridor service with Strip, hotel, hospital and east-valley connections.
SX Sahara Express
Sahara Avenue express corridor with overnight and frequent-service sections identified in the official timetable.
117 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Serves south-valley destinations, Silverado Ranch, South Point and connections near Las Vegas Boulevard.
212 Sunset
East–west service connecting southwest-valley corridors, South Strip Transit Terminal and Henderson destinations.
Route-branch warning: a route such as 201 can have branch-specific notes. Read the letter, terminal and timetable footnote instead of assuming every bus follows the entire route.
Visitor route
Deuce on the Strip Schedule and Frequency
The Deuce operates 24 hours a day, every day. The official timetable publishes different overnight and daytime frequency ranges.
7 a.m.–1 a.m.
Daily
10–15 min
1 a.m.–7 a.m.
Overnight
About 20 min
Large events
Heavy traffic
Allow delay
Formula 1 period
Modified service
Check alert
Boarding location
Use the exact marked stop. Resort entrances can be far from the nearest Las Vegas Boulevard bus stop.
Travel time
Stop spacing, pedestrian activity, congestion and major events can make the Strip journey much slower than its distance suggests.
F1 and construction
The official timetable warns that race-week routing and related construction can produce temporary modifications.
Tropicana, Flamingo, Paradise, convention-center area and Bonneville Transit Center
Airport shuttle provides Terminal 3 connection from Zero Level
109 Maryland Parkway
Terminal 1, Zero Level
South Strip Transit Terminal, UNLV, Maryland Parkway and Bonneville Transit Center
Official timetable identifies frequent 24-hour service
CX Centennial Express
Terminals 1 and 3 according to the official airport route page
UNLV, downtown, Bonneville Transit Center and northwest valley
Check weekday, weekend and holiday columns before travel
Terminal 1
Routes 108 and 109 use the airport bus stop at Ground or Zero Level.
Terminal 3
CX directly serves Terminal 3. Route 108 and 109 riders should follow the airport’s terminal-shuttle instructions.
Luggage
Keep baggage out of the aisle and under control. These are public transit buses, not dedicated hotel coaches.
Airport timing: do not plan around the final possible bus connection. Allow time for traffic, walking through the terminal, security screening and a missed transfer.
RTC publishes separate Strip/downtown visitor products and residential fares. A higher-priced Strip pass is not automatically necessary when an eligible residential product meets the trip requirements.
Residential Single Ride$2One fixed-route boarding
Confirm whether a transfer or longer pass is better for a multi-bus itinerary.
Residential 2-Hour Pass$3Short connection window
Useful when the complete journey and transfers fit within the validity period.
Residential 24-Hour Pass$5Day of residential-network travel
Compare the pass with the number and type of planned boardings.
Residential 30-Day Pass$65Regular recurring riders
The published 15-day residential pass is $34.
Strip/Downtown 2-Hour Pass$6Visitor-area product
The published Strip/downtown 24-hour pass is $8.
Strip/Downtown 3-Day Pass$20Multi-day visitor travel
Check the activation period before purchasing in rideRTC or at a ticket machine.
Reduced single ride
The published reduced residential single fare is $1.
Reduced eligibility
Eligible categories include youth, qualifying students, seniors age 60+, people with disabilities, veterans and other approved riders.
Young children
Children age five and younger ride free when accompanied by an adult under the published policy.
Carry proof: reduced fares require the correct photo identification, school identification, Medicare documentation or other approved proof.
The official system map is effective October 12, 2025. It shows Las Vegas Valley, downtown, Henderson, Boulder City, transit centers, fixed routes and major connections.
PDF viewer fallback: a blank frame does not mean the route is unavailable. Open the official file directly because some servers and browsers block embedded PDF display.
RTC Washoe
Reno–Sparks RTC Bus Routes, Schedules and Stops
RTC Washoe operates RTC RIDE fixed routes, RTC RAPID lines, FlexRIDE services, RTC ACCESS paratransit and the RTC Regional Connector pilot between Reno and Carson City.
RTC RIDE
Local numbered routes serving Reno, Sparks and nearby communities.
RTC RAPID
Virginia Line and Lincoln Line services on major urban corridors.
Regional Connector
One-year Reno–Carson City pilot that began June 1, 2026.
Transit app
RTC Washoe identifies Transit as its official app for planning, tracking, connections and fare payment.
FlexRIDE
Curb-to-curb on-demand service in selected zones using the RTC CONNECT tools.
Interactive map
Ride Guide provides route, stop and timetable information for the current network.
Select the numbered or named line.
Distinguish Route 1 from the Virginia Line and Route 11 from the Lincoln Line.
Open the route timetable.
Review the map, weekday schedule, weekend schedule and transfer locations.
Confirm the boarding station or street side.
4th Street Station and Centennial Plaza use designated boarding locations.
Use the Transit app for live information.
Check next arrivals and active rider alerts.
Check construction notices.
Reno and Sparks road projects frequently create temporary stop closures.
Current RTC Washoe Route List
Route
Official Route Name
Service Type
What to Verify
1
S Virginia Street
RTC RIDE
Direction and connection with Virginia Line
2
Ninth / Silverada / Sparks
RTC RIDE
Reno versus Sparks direction
4
West Seventh
RTC RIDE
4th Street Station boarding location
5 / 5W
Sun Valley via Sutro / Wedekind
Weekday and weekend variants
5 versus 5W service day
6
Arlington / Moana
RTC RIDE
Terminal and direction
7
Stead
RTC RIDE
North Valleys stop closures
9
Kietzke
RTC RIDE
Centennial Plaza boarding point
11
Fourth / Prater
RTC RIDE
Reno or Sparks direction
12
Terminal / Neil
RTC RIDE
Airport-area and Neil Road stops
13
VA Hospital / Grove
RTC RIDE
Medical appointment arrival margin
14
East Mill
RTC RIDE
Construction detours
15
TMCC via Sutro / Clear Acre
RTC RIDE
Campus service-day pattern
16
Idlewild
RTC RIDE
4th Street Station bay
18
Glendale / Greg
RTC RIDE
Industrial-area service span
21
Sparks Marina / Legends / NNMC
RTC RIDE
Temporary construction stops
54
Mira Loma
RTC RIDE
Current route map
56
South Meadows / Damonte Ranch
RTC RIDE
South Reno direction
LNCN
RTC RAPID Lincoln Line
Rapid service
Rapid versus Route 11 stops
VRGN
RTC RAPID Virginia Line
Rapid service
Rapid versus Route 1 stops
CRSN
RTC Regional Connector – Carson Express
One-year pilot
Pilot day, stop and return trip
Rapid-line warning: RTC RAPID and the parallel local route may not use the same stops. Check whether the boarding sign displays Virginia Line, Lincoln Line or the numbered local route.
Pilot began June 1, 2026
RTC Regional Connector Between Reno and Carson City
The RTC Regional Connector – Carson Express is a one-year pilot linking Reno and Carson City. It should not be treated as a local all-day city route.
Pilot status
The official route page identifies the program as starting June 1, 2026.
Current regular fare
RTC Washoe’s fare page lists a $2 regular single ride for RTC RIDE and the Regional Connector.
Holiday limitation
The Regional Connector does not operate on the RTC holiday schedules listed for RIDE and RAPID.
Reno boarding
The official 4th Street Station diagram shows designated Regional Connector boarding positions.
Return trip
Check the complete schedule before leaving because missing a commuter-style departure can create a long delay.
Pilot end risk
Recheck the official page for continuation, modification or termination after the one-year trial.
Regular Single Ride$2RTC RIDE and Regional Connector
Use exact change when paying cash because the farebox and driver do not return change.
Reduced Single Ride$1Approved reduced-fare riders
People with disabilities or an RTC ACCESS ID can qualify for the published $0.75 single fare.
Regular Day Pass$3Multiple fixed-route trips
Compare this with two single fares before boarding.
Reduced Day Pass$1.50Eligibility and ID required
Reduced categories include youth, seniors, veterans, Medicare and qualified riders with disabilities.
Children Age 5 and UnderFreeWith an accompanying adult
Follow the current fare policy for supervision and group limits.
Participating College ProgramsFreeValid institutional ID required
RTC lists UNR, TMCC, DRI and Western Nevada College students, faculty and staff among eligible participants.
Cash payment
Insert exact cash or coins. The driver cannot make change.
Mobile payment
RTC’s Transit app page says riders can plan, track and pay fares through the official app tools.
RTC Service Alerts, Holidays, Construction and Extreme Weather
Las Vegas events
Formula 1, conventions, festivals, sports events and Strip construction can produce temporary routing changes.
Las Vegas heat
Carry water where permitted, use shade and avoid arriving excessively early at an exposed stop during extreme heat.
Reno construction
RTC Washoe frequently posts temporary stop closures associated with active road work.
Snow and ice
Winter conditions in Washoe County can slow service, alter stops or trigger emergency operations.
Saturday-level holidays
RTC Washoe lists selected holidays when RIDE and RAPID use Saturday-level schedules.
Sunday-level holidays
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas use Sunday-level service under the published Washoe policy.
Regional Connector holiday rule: RTC Washoe states that the Carson Regional Connector does not operate on the listed holiday-service days.
RTC Southern Nevada Administration702-676-1500
600 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89106
RTC Washoe Passenger Services775-348-RIDE (7433)
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
TTY: 800-326-6868
Before calling: record the RTC agency, route, direction, stop ID, scheduled time, date and bus number when visible.
What to Do If You Leave an Item on an RTC Bus
Identify the correct RTC agency.
Las Vegas lost property cannot be searched through RTC Washoe, and Reno property cannot be searched through Southern Nevada RTC.
Write down the trip details.
Include route, direction, boarding stop, exit stop, date and approximate time.
Describe the item precisely.
Note the brand, color, material, markings and non-sensitive contents.
Report sensitive items immediately.
Lock a phone and cancel payment cards instead of waiting for the transit lost-property process.
Allow processing time.
Items may not reach the lost-property office until the vehicle completes its run or returns to the facility.
Bring identification.
The agency may require proof before releasing an item.
Las Vegas transit lost and found
Call 702-228-RIDE (7433). RTC’s contact page groups transit customer service and lost and found together.
Washoe passenger-service help
Start with 775-348-RIDE (7433). RTC ACCESS reservations and lost-property assistance use 775-348-5438.
RTC Bus Checklist Before You Leave
Confirm Las Vegas RTC or RTC Washoe.
Match the full route number or name.
Select the correct weekday or weekend timetable.
Check the PDF or schedule effective date.
Confirm the final destination shown on the bus.
Save the exact stop ID or station bay.
Check the live arrival and service alert.
Prepare the correct fare or active mobile pass.
Allow time for airport or station transfers.
Save the correct RTC customer-service number.
RTC Bus Schedule Problems and the Correct Next Step
The route number is missing
Confirm that you opened the correct RTC system and that the route was not renamed, replaced or converted to an on-demand service.
The PDF and tracker disagree
Compare the PDF effective date with the current route page and active alert.
No bus appears on the map
The vehicle may not have begun its trip, may have lost GPS reporting or may have been removed from service.
The bus passed the stop
Check whether the vehicle was out of service, full, detoured or serving a limited or different route pattern.
The stop is closed
Read the alert for the temporary replacement corner. Do not wait at the permanent sign after the agency posts a closure.
The fare app is wrong
rideRTC belongs to Southern Nevada. RTC Washoe directs fixed-route riders to Transit and uses RTC CONNECT for selected on-demand or ACCESS functions.
You missed the last trip
Check another official route, OnDemand or FlexRIDE availability, a transit-center connection or a safe alternative.
The PDF frame is blank
Use the official open-PDF button because embedded documents can be blocked while the original file remains available.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RTC Bus Schedules
Which RTC bus system does this page cover?
It covers RTC of Southern Nevada in the Las Vegas area and RTC Washoe in the Reno–Sparks area.
Is Las Vegas RTC the same as Reno RTC?
No. They are separate regional agencies with different routes, fares, maps, apps and contact numbers.
Where can I find Las Vegas RTC bus schedules?
Use the official RTCSNV schedules and maps page. Select the route, direction and service day, then check the live Ride Tracker before departure.
Which RTC bus serves the Las Vegas Strip?
The Deuce operates along Las Vegas Boulevard and connects major Strip and downtown destinations.
Does the Deuce run 24 hours?
Yes. The official schedule publishes 24-hour daily service, generally every 10–15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and about every 20 minutes overnight.
Which RTC buses serve Harry Reid International Airport?
Routes 108, 109 and Centennial Express serve the airport. Routes 108 and 109 use Terminal 1 Zero Level, while CX also serves Terminal 3.
How much is a Las Vegas RTC bus ride?
The published residential single ride is $2. Other options include a $3 residential two-hour pass, $5 residential 24-hour pass and separate Strip/downtown passes.
Where can I find Reno RTC bus schedules?
Use RTCWashoe.com Maps and Schedules or the official interactive Ride Guide map.
How much is an RTC Washoe bus ride?
The published regular single ride is $2, and the regular day pass is $3. Reduced fares require valid eligibility documentation.
Does RTC Washoe operate a bus to Carson City?
Yes. The RTC Regional Connector – Carson Express began as a one-year pilot on June 1, 2026.
Which RTC app should I use?
Use rideRTC for Southern Nevada. RTC Washoe identifies Transit as its official fixed-route planning, tracking and payment app.
Why is no bus showing in the live tracker?
The vehicle may not have started its trip, may have lost GPS data, may be detoured or may have been canceled. Check the scheduled departure and current alerts.
How early should I arrive at an RTC bus stop?
Arrive several minutes before the scheduled time and confirm the stop ID, direction and active alerts before waiting.