Getting to Las Vegas

Airport
Las Vegas is served by one airport, McCarran International. Over 100,000 people pass through this facility each day. Numerous Airport Shuttles are available 24 hours a day. Round trip to and from any hotel on the strip is $12.00 per person or $6.50 one way. Off-strip is slightly higher. Shuttles can take up to 40 minutes to get you to your hotel. Average costs of taxi from Airport to any hotel on the Strip, $12.00. Time from airport to any Strip Hotel is 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Rental cars available beginning at $25 per day not including insurance. Most hotels offer free parking.

Walking
Walkways are always packed, day or night on the Las Vegas Strip. The streets are well lit and there are many elevated crossovers making it safe and easy to traverse the busy Las Vegas Blvd. The Strip is divided into three sections. If you want to visit another casino in the same area, walking is certainly an option. However, if you wish to go from the South Strip to the North Strip, you will need to take a taxi, private car, or bus.

The Monorail
Launched July 2004 and operates from 7am to 2am daily, with stations at Sahara's, Las Vegas Hilton, Harrahs/Imperial Palace, Bally's, Paris and the MGM Grand. Tickets can be purchased at the stations; 1 ride $3.00. Unlimited one day pass $10.00.

Taxi
Taxi is one of the most used modes of transportation in Las Vegas. Every hotel and casino will have a taxi stand at the front door. Five passengers ride for the same price as one. Meter will start at $2.70 and add $1.80 for each mile. There is also a small charge for waiting time.

Citizens Area Transit (CAT) Bus
The Deuce, new double decker buses capable of carrying 60 passengers, travels back and forth along the Las Vegas Strip. A Deuce 24-hour all access pass is $5; a one-way ride is $2.