Las Vegas Shuttles, Monorails

Las Vegas has several shuttle systems that will whisk you and your family to the city attractions and all the major hotels. Here are your choices:

Las Vegas Monorail

The monorail has become the way to get around the strip since it was introduced. The monorail can be a little difficult to find because it is located behind the hotels, not on the Strip itself, and there are only a few boarding spots along the route. Strip Trolley. The trolley runs from the Sahara to the north to the MGM Grand at the south, stopping along the way at the Hilton, the convention center, a Harrah’s/Imperial Palace stop, a Flamingo/Caesar’s stop, a Bally’s/Paris stop, We found the monorail a good ride, clean and well-lit, but somewhat of a distance from the main hotel area.

Strip Trolley

For a ride on the Strip Trolley (Tel. 702/382-1404), you’ll need exact change of $1.75. The trolley runs every day from 9:30am to 1:30am, about every 20 minutes, stopping in front of each major hotel.

Free Monorails and Trams

Hey, it’s a free ride! Whee...it’s just like Disneyland. Yes, you penny-pinching parents of young visitors may just be able to sell this one as a genuine ride. Save a few steps with a ride on these:

•Bally’s to MGM Grand Monorail
•Luxor to Excalibur Monorail
•Mirage to Treasure Island Tram
•Mirage to Caesars Palace People Mover

Hotel Shuttles

You’ll also find that many hotels run free shuttles to other hotels. Check with your hotel to see where (and when) you can hop a free shuttle to a partner hotel.

Rental Cars

With the large distances between hotels and attractions (and the high price of taxis), a rental car is a good choice for many families.