A proposed high-speed train service from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga faces a $6 billion budget gap, with tickets initially priced at $400. Brightline's Wes Edens plans to charge more for the round trip, potentially making it unaffordable for many. The service aims to be a model for the nation if successful, but critics question its value compared to cheaper plane rides to Los Angeles. The train would terminate in Rancho Cucamonga, requiring additional travel for passengers to reach downtown L.A.
Brightline's Vegas-SoCal high-speed train ends in Rancho Cucamonga, about 40 miles east of downtown L.A. That means many riders would either have to take a slower MetroLink rail connection to downtown, or face a 1- to 2-hour drive, depending on traffic. https://t.co/AM1tGSYPU8
Would you be willing to pay $400 to take the train and avoid sitting in traffic on Interstate 15? https://t.co/xxrHMSkERO
Make this make sense! Why would I pay for a high speed train that will take about the same time as a flight - when a plane ride to Los Angeles is CHEAPER?!? Via @reviewjournal. 🤦♂️ #LasVegas #Fail #Vegas https://t.co/YNz7KpNrFg
Las Vegas-to-SoCal high-speed train will be a model for the nation — if it succeeds https://t.co/3K2t1CcPyw
Brightline's Wes Edens said he will eventually charge more than $400 for a round trip from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, suggesting Biden’s vision for high-speed rail may not be affordable for many. https://t.co/AM1tGSYi4A
If the Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga train happens at all (there's a $6 billion budget gap), tickets will cost $400. What could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/MQ4PDCAMib