The Brightline West will significantly shorten the trip between Los Angeles and Las Vegas as soon as December 2028.
Californians will soon have a new way to reach Las Vegas via the Brightline West bullet train, which is now projected to open in December 2028. The massive project broke ground last year and will be a game-changer for those traveling between Southern California and Vegas, cutting the route time in half thanks to high-speed trains reaching over 200 mph.
Did you know about this major new transit project in California? Keep reading for all the details.
The 218-mile Brightline West route will have four key stops along its 2-hour route: Las Vegas, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga.
From the Rancho Cucamonga stop in San Bernardino County, travelers can hop aboard a Metrolink train to reach Los Angeles Union Station and other key transit stops around Southern California.
The Brightline West route is due to open in December 2028.
Brightline West is a $12 billion project financed by private investment and a $3 billion federal grant awarded last year. The project broke ground in April 2024, and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials lauded the planned route for its speed, efficiency, and environmental considerations.
The system is designed to be fully electric and zero-emission, utilizing high-speed Siemens American Pioneer 220 trains at 45-minute intervals. Trains will average about 186 miles per hour.
Newsweek reported that train tickets could cost $119 for standard class and $133 for premium seating by 2031, based on a bond offering submitted by Brightline West.
According to Brightline, nearly 50 million trips occur each year between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, over 85% of which are via automobile. The new Brightline West route hopes to serve 9 million one-way passengers each year by offering a trip that’s more predictable and free of traffic.
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