City in Nevada, United States
Getting around Las Vegas
How to get around Las Vegas
The Strip is walkable but long and hot. Use the Deuce bus, monorail or Uber/Lyft between resorts; rent a car for Red Rock and Valley of Fire.
Ways to get around Las Vegas
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RTC Deuce and SDX buses | $6 for 2 hours, $8 for 24 hours | Run the length of the Strip to Downtown; buy tickets on the RTC app |
| Las Vegas Monorail | About $5 per ride | East side of the Strip, MGM Grand to Sahara; limited stops |
| Uber / Lyft | About $12–25 for short trips | Pickups at designated resort lots; surge after shows |
| Free resort trams | Free | Links Bellagio–Park MGM–Aria, Mandalay–Luxor–Excalibur |
Ride-hailing apps in Las Vegas
A 5 km ride costs about $12–25 ($12–25).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; allowed at designated resort pickup zones |
| Lyft | Available everywhere; comparable fares |
- Taxis queue at resorts and add airport and Strip surcharges; Uber and Lyft use set pickup spots, often a long walk inside the casino.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid International (LAS)
Uber/Lyft or taxi to Strip $20–40, 10–20 min; RTC bus route 109 to the Strip about $2–6; shuttles are shared.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Las Vegas?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Las Vegas?
The Strip is walkable but long and hot. Use the Deuce bus, monorail or Uber/Lyft between resorts; rent a car for Red Rock and Valley of Fire.
How do I get from the airport to Las Vegas?
Uber/Lyft or taxi to Strip $20–40, 10–20 min; RTC bus route 109 to the Strip about $2–6; shuttles are shared.
Is Las Vegas walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- RTC Southern Nevada (buses and fares)
- Harry Reid International Airport
- Las Vegas Monorail
- Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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