@nerd4cities had a really good video dissection of this project, and the travel options from LA to Las Vegas by plane, Brightline train, and automobile.
Upshot: Given how horrendously bad LA traffic and transit options are, it really depends what part of LA you're leaving from. If you live close to Rancho Cucamonga, great. If you're on other parts of LA, then getting to this new train will be an ordeal. LA needs to fix this shit.
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