There’s a lot to see and do in Vegas, but that doesn’t mean you have to wear out the soles of your shoes attempting to do it all.
Sure, driving, taxis, and rideshares are options, but Las Vegas trams make it easy to get around the city, especially to all the premier destinations along the Las Vegas Strip. Between the Las Vegas Monorail and the free trams, you can get just about anywhere on the strip – without blisters or sore feet.
Las Vegas Monorail
No matter the destination on Las Vegas Boulevard, the monorail system will get you there. The Las Vegas Monorail runs four miles from the north end to the south end of the Strip. The Las Vegas Monorail begins at the MGM Grand Station on the south end of the Strip and travels to the Sahara Las Vegas Station at the north end, with plenty of stops along the way.
Altogether, there are seven stops along the Las Vegas Monorail. These seven stations include:
- Sahara Las Vegas Station
- Westgate Station
- Las Vegas Convention Center Station
- Harrah’s, The LINQ Station
- Flaming, Caesars Palace Station
- Bally’s, Paris Station
- MGM Grand Station
Each of these stations represents a major point of interest along the Las Vegas Strip. Whether you’re staying at one of these hotels, want to try your luck at a hotel-casino, enjoy the bars, nightlife, and dining options, the monorail trains can help you get to anywhere on the Strip quickly.
Monorail trains arrive approximately every 4-8 minutes at each station. There’s no need to worry about looking up the schedule because regular station announcements keep you up to date on upcoming arrival times.
Tickets, Passes, Prices, and Discounts
There are several options for tickets, depending on your immediate needs and how long you’ll be visiting and exploring the Las Vegas Strip. A one-ride pass is currently $5, but you can also purchase day passes for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7-days that offer unlimited rides from all monorail stations. If you’re planning on doing a lot of exploring and playing along the Las Vegas Strip, the more economical day passes are the way to go. Children 5 and under always ride for free.
Nevada residents can check-in at the monorail’s customer service desk, present a valid Nevada ID or driver’s license, and receive discount pricing of $1 per ride. Keep in mind that there are some restrictions to this discount. Nevada residents can only purchase two discount rides per day. A 20-ride resident pass is also available but can’t be purchased more than once every 10 days.
There are several ways to purchase tickets. They can be purchased online ahead of time, with mobile scanning options available. They can be purchased at the customer service center at each station, except for the Las Vegas Convention Center station. You can also use cash or a major credit card to purchase a ticket at ticket vending machines (TVMs) located at each station entrance.
Las Vegas Monorail Hours
The Las Vegas Monorail operates 7 days a week, starting at 7 am. Hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday: 7 am until midnight
- Tuesday – Thursday: 7 am until 2 am
- Friday – Sunday: 7 am until 3 am
Free Trams in Las Vegas
If the Las Vegas Monorail isn’t exactly what you need, there are also two free Las Vegas trams that can get you from point A to point B quickly and easily. These free trams are located at stations along Las Vegas Boulevard but don’t travel the entirety of the Strip like the monorail.
Aria Express Tram: Bellagio, Vdara, Park MGM & Shops at Crystals
The Aria Express Tram, a popular mode of free travel in Las Vegas, takes you to Bellagio, Aria (of course), City Center, and Park MGM. The blue tram is on the side opposite the monorail on the strip.
Stopping at City Center, where you can easily access Shops at Crystals for some serious high-end retail therapy, the Aria Express is a great way to get around for your day of shopping.
It runs daily from 8 am – 2 am.
Mandalay Bay Tram: Luxor, Excalibur
The Mandalay Bay tram is an express tram that takes passengers along a 3-minute ride from
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Mirage Treasure Island Tram Closed
The free tram between Mirage and Treasure Island has officially closed in June 2024. It was a 90 second tram ride between the two hotels, but as the Mirage transitions to Hard Rock, the tram has stopped operation.
No matter where you’re going along the Las Vegas Boulevard, the tram system has an option to get you there. The Monorail travels the distance of the Strip, with seven convenient stops that take you past practically every major hotel and casino. Or ride free with trams servicing Park MGM,
It was convenient for our ride from the Bellagio to Park MGm,but then walked to Excalibur for our show. I had been to Vegas and stayed at Bellagio,but only last year found the free tram.
I was surprised that the Las Vegas tram was the bumpiest ride I’ve ever seen!