Las Vegas Strip Map, the Las Vegas Monorail & Other Las Vegas Transportation Tips
Las Vegas Strip MapThe actual length of "The Strip" as seen on the Las Vegas Strip map above, is about 3.8 miles long. Most of the casinos are within walking distance, especially in the center of The Strip.It is possible to walk the whole length of Las Vegas Boulevard, but you better have on your best pair of walking shoes and a couple bottles of water, especially in the summer. For the most part, people depend on different types of motor transportation.
Las Vegas Transportation - Taxi CabsProbably the easiest and most commonly used method of transportation for tourists is taxi cabs. The cab system in Las Vegas really is a community art form--things run very smoothly. Expect to pay somewhere between $8-$25 per cab ride depending on where you are going.Cabs are a great way to get around Las Vegas. They are probably the fastest method of transportation overall. But, like in any city, you should beware cabbies taking longer than necessary routes to run up a fare. Their favorite way to do this is to take people that are staying on the east side of the strip to Interstate 15, to get to and from the airport. This can sometimes double the cab fare and takes much longer. To avoid this, simply tell the driver in the beginning of the ride, "Take me to the airport, and don't take the interstate." In short, get familiar with your Las Vegas Strip Map and the areas surrounding this to prevent getting scammed! Las Vegas Monorail and TramsOne common method of transportation is the Las Vegas Monorail. It runs along the backside of the hotels on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard.There are seven stops which include pickups and drop-offs at:
-Las Vegas Hilton -Las Vegas Convention Center -Harrah's -Bally's -MGM Grand A single ride costs $5, an unlimited day pass is $13, and an unlimited 3-day pass is $28. The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Friday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. There are two other trams in town. One is located between Treasure Island and the Mirage. This makes it a little easier to get between the two casinos. The ride lasts about two minutes, and waiting time between every tram is about ten minutes. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and the cost is free. The other tram is located between the Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. This tram's route is different depending on where you are starting. If you get on at Excalibur's main station, it will take you straight to Mandalay Bay. If you get on at Mandalay Bay, it will stop at the Luxor, and then Excalibur. It runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and it is also free to ride. The main Las Vegas Monorail is a good deal if you are staying on the east side of The Strip, and those are the hotels that you plan on hanging out in. It is a cheaper option than taxi cabs. However, you will do a lot more walking because you have to walk to the back of the hotel where you are getting on, and then walk completely through another hotel to get to Las Vegas Boulevard after you reach your destination. So it isn't very practical if you are staying/hanging out in the hotels on the west side of The Strip. There really isn't any reason not to ride the trams at Treasure Island and the Mirage, or the one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. They just make life easier, and they are FREE! Las VegasTransportation -
Another economical way to travel from Las Vegas Boulevard South to the Downtown and Fremont Street area is to ride the Ace or the Deuce, Las Vegas' double-decker buses. |
