Transportation
From Las Vegas
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[edit] Monorails
The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip between the MGM Grand and the Sahara hotels. On the west side of the Strip there are two monorail lines operating free of charge. One tram runs in a loop between Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay. The other monorail system travels between Treasure Island and the Mirage.
[edit] Strip Trolley
The Las Vegas Strip Trolley is a convenient way to travel the Strip from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Exact fare is required (cash only). Stops at all major casinos along the strip. It is not a fast way to travel, but still convenient. A day pass may be purchased.
[edit] Buses
[edit] CAT
Citizens Area Transit operates buses throughout the Las Vegas area. Strip buses run 24 hours a day for $2. In residential areas, the fare is $1.25. Exact fare in cash is required. The Downtown Transit Center is located on Stewart Avenue, a couple of blocks from the Fremont Street Experience.
[edit] DOUBLE DECKER EXPERIENCE
Now you can experience Las Vegas ABOVE THE TRAFFIC on an authentic vintage English double-decker bus! Enjoy the view, fresh air and photo opportunities! The view of the strip is unbeatable! The open top buses will take you to unlimited shopping, food and casinos while showing you a unique view of the strip. An experienced guide will tell you all about Vegas!
[edit] Daylight Tour
Picks up at the Rivera Hotel at 3:00 pm. The bus leaves from the ticket selling area outside the hotel (near Tix4Tonite and Elite Travel). The tour returns at 5:30 pm.
[edit] Illumination Tour - See the strip at night!!
Picks up at the Stratosphere Hotel at 6:00 pm. The bus leaves from the Tour Bus Lobby. Tour returns at 8:30 pm.
Travel time for one complete tour is approximately ninety minutes; however riders are encouraged to take advantage of the unlimited 24 hour hop-off/hop-on privileges included with each ticket.
[edit] Hop-Off & Hop-On Locations
- Fashion Show Mall
- Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
- Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
- Fremont Street Experience
Tickets are just $17.50 per person.
[edit] Car Rentals
A rental car is essential to see all the sights in Las Vegas and to get away to scenic spots outside of town. Parking is free at most of the casinos.
[edit] Limousines
Six- or eight-passenger limousines can be rented for about $33-48 per hour. Presidential Limousine sends chauffeurs dressed in tuxedos and include onboard color TV, VCR and bar stocked with complimentary bottle of champagne and long-stemmed roses for ladies in the party.
[edit] Taxis
There is a five-person maximum in Las Vegas taxis, and the fare is the same, no matter how many people are riding. Taxis are not allowed to stop on the strip to pick up fares, so wait for taxis at the entrances to hotels or casinos.
