Getting Around Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a variety of transportation options to help you get between hotels, attractions, and neighborhoods. Here's everything you need to know about navigating the city.

Walking the Strip

The Las Vegas Strip is approximately 4.2 miles long. Walking is one of the most popular ways to explore, though distances between properties are often longer than they appear.

Tips for walking:

• Wear comfortable shoes — you'll likely walk several miles per day
• Use overhead pedestrian bridges at major intersections to avoid street-level traffic
• Many casino properties are connected by indoor walkways
• The Strip can be extremely hot in summer — stay hydrated and take breaks indoors

The Las Vegas Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip with seven stations connecting major resort properties.

Stations include:

• MGM Grand
• Bally's/Paris
• Flamingo/Caesars Palace
• Harrah's/The LINQ
• Las Vegas Convention Center
• Westgate Las Vegas
• SLS Las Vegas (Sahara)

Single ride, multi-ride, and day passes are available. The monorail operates daily with extended hours on weekends.

Rideshare & Taxis

Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout Las Vegas and are one of the most convenient ways to get around, especially for trips beyond the Strip.

Rideshare tips:

• Designated pickup zones exist at most major hotel properties — follow in-app directions carefully
• Surge pricing is common late at night and during major events
• Taxis are available at hotel taxi stands and typically don't require advance booking

The Deuce Bus

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) operates The Deuce, a double-decker bus that runs the length of the Strip 24 hours a day.

• Affordable fares with 2-hour and 24-hour pass options
• Stops at all major resorts along Las Vegas Boulevard
• Also connects to the Downtown Transportation Center for access to Fremont Street

Free Trams

Several casino resorts operate free trams connecting their properties:

• Aria/Vdara/Bellagio/Park MGM tram — connects the CityCenter properties
• Mandalay Bay/Luxor/Excalibur tram — connects the south Strip properties
• The Venetian/Palazzo/Wynn/Encore — pedestrian connections via walkways

Renting a Car

A rental car is useful if you plan to visit attractions outside the Strip, such as the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, or Hoover Dam. Most major rental agencies have desks at the airport and at select resort properties.

Note: Parking on the Strip is no longer free at most major resorts. Budget for parking fees if you choose to drive.

Getting to and from the Airport

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is located approximately 5 minutes from the south end of the Strip.

• Rideshare: The fastest and most convenient option for most travelers
• Taxi: Available at the airport taxi stand
• Resort shuttles: Some hotels offer complimentary or paid shuttle service — check with your hotel in advance
• Bus: The RTC bus provides affordable service between the airport and Strip

Downtown Las Vegas / Fremont Street

Fremont Street and the Downtown area are located about 3 miles from the center of the Strip.

• Rideshare is the easiest way to get between the Strip and Downtown
• The Deuce bus connects both areas
• Driving takes about 10 minutes without traffic