The transportation system in Las Vegas is not very diverse. Here locals prefer to get around in their own cars. Tourists who do not want to rent a car or do not have a driver’s license can use cabs or buses. Between the casinos is convenient to ride the monorail and streetcars. And fans of everything unusual will appreciate the futuristic tunnel, travel through which passes in Tesla cars.
Buses
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) operates public buses in Las Vegas. It operates such systems:
Deuce. A network of double-decker buses reminiscent of London buses. Unlike their British counterparts, the Las Vegas ones are in gold. They run 24 hours a day between downtown and the South Strip Transfer Terminal, stopping near all the big casino hotels.
Residential Routes. These 35 routes are designed primarily for Las Vegas locals. They cover the city itself and the surrounding area.
A two-hour pass costs $6, a 24-hour pass costs $8, and a three-day pass costs $20. Fares apply to all buses. Tickets can be purchased at Deuce Transportation, self-service terminals, or the rideRTC mobile app. Current schedules for all routes can be found on the carrier’s official website.
Monorail
One of the most popular tourist modes of transportation in Las Vegas is the monorail. It runs on a single line at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. There are a total of 7 stops on the route – MGM Grand, Bally’s / Paris, Caesars Palace / Flamingo, Harrah’s / LINQ, Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate Las Vegas and SAHARA Las Vegas. A single fare is $5, a day ticket costs $13 and a 2-day ticket costs $23. You can purchase a pass at the vending machines at each stop, in the Las Vegas Monorail Scan & Go mobile app and on the official website. The monorail runs daily from 07:00 to 00:00 (Monday), 02:00 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 03:00 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
Streetcars
The Las Vegas streetcar system is very similar to the monorail. The difference is in the routes and the fact that the fare is paid by the casinos they serve, not by the passengers.
These three hotels are located on the south side of the Las Vegas Strip. The one-way streetcar passes through all the casino hotels; there is no stop at Luxor on the way back. Operating hours are 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m. The interval of movement is 3-7 minutes.
The route begins at the Park MGM Hotel, then the streetcar stops at the Crystals Mall near the Aria Hotel. The last stop is at the south Bellagio Tower. The operating hours are from 08:00 to 21:00 or 02:00.
Mirage-Treasure Island.
This branch consists of just two stops at the Mirage and Treasure Island casino hotels. Opening hours are from 12:00 to 21:00 or 00:00. The interval between stops is 8 minutes.
Las Vegas Convention Center Loop
The LVCC Loop is surely one of the most futuristic public transportation systems in the world. Not surprisingly, Elon Musk had a hand in it. The project belongs to his subsidiary company The Boring Company.
Las Vegas Convention Center Loop consists of two tunnels 2.7 kilometers long, which connect the buildings of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Passengers are transported through it by Tesla cars. Those wishing to ride in electric cars can board at any of the three stops (two located on the surface, one underground).
To overcome such a route on foot you need to spend about 45 minutes, and the underground trip will take only 2 minutes.
Cab
There are many cab services operating in Las Vegas. The most famous ones are ABC Union, Desert, Whittlesea Blue, Yellow Checker, Western, and Henderson. In addition, there are Uber, Lyft and Curb services.
There is no need to book a car in advance. There are official parking lots around the city, where you can find a car without risk. In addition, drivers are not allowed to stop directly on the Las Vegas Strip.
Some restaurants and clubs cooperate with cab drivers and offer them a fee for bringing in new customers. So don’t be surprised if the trip to your chosen location costs minimal or no charge at all.