A Guide to the Las Vegas Monorail: The Best Way to Get around the City

As we mentioned in our article on how to get around Las Vegas, the stifling heat that besieged the city discourages visitors from taking a stroll through Las Vegas eccentric themed hotels. And that’s why it is necessary to take advantage of the transportation system to move effortlessly between one hotel and another without suffering from extreme heat in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Monorail is much faster, more complete, and effective than free buses and small trams; it is a real lifesaver for those who visit Sin City and want to avoid the heat or getting stuck in traffic on the Strip in their car (or rental car). I drove on the Strip at night and I don’t recommend it.

Indeed, the Las Vegas Monorail is by far the most common way to travel on the more than 4 miles of the Las Vegas Strip. Its 7 stations – well connected to the airport by WAX buses – allow you to get to the city’s most famous hotels and attractions quickly. What’s more, the journey on the ultra-modern Monorail trains offers a pleasant view, since the railroad track on which it moves is elevated. From south to north (and vice versa), the Monorail connects the MGM Grand to the SLS Las Vegas (Sahara) and runs along the east side of the road. The various stations are all sheltered and, thanks to the signs and markings, are easily accessible from the hotel common areas and shopping malls in the immediate vicinity.

Las Vegas Monorail Stops on the Strip

All stations are equipped with elevators and are wheelchair accessible. Below is a list of stops and all the hotels and attractions you can reach from the individual stops. In some cases, you will clearly need to walk (max 20 minutes).

• MGM Grand Station
  • Hotels: ARIA, Delano, Desert Rose, Excalibur, Four Seasons Hotel, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Hooters, New York-New York, Park MGM, Marriott’s Grand Chateau, Tropicana
  • Other attractions: The Park & T-Mobile Arena (indoor arena), Las Vegas Village, Showcase Mall (shopping mall), McCarran Airport (WAX connection)
• Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas Station
  • Hotels: Bally’s, Paris Las Vegas, Bellagio, Waldorf Astoria, Cosmopolitan, Vdara, Elara, Planet Hollywood, Platinum, Ellis Island, Super 8
  • Other attractions: Crystals (shopping mall), Veer Towers, Miracle Mile (shopping mall)
• Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
  • Hotels: Flamingo, Caesars Palace, The LINQ, The Westin Las Vegas Hotel, Hilton, The Cromwell
  • Other attractions: Battista’s Hole in the Wall Restaurant, Las Vegas High Roller (Ferris wheel)
• Harrah’s/The LINQ Hotel & Casino Station
  • Hotels: Trump International Hotel, Treasure Island, Rio All-Suite (via Harrah’s Shuttle), The Venetian, The Palazzo, Encore, The LINQ, Harrah’s Hotel, Mirage Las Vegas, Casino Royale, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Wynn
  • Other attractions: Sands Expo (conference center), Fashion Show Mall (shopping mall), High Roller (Ferris wheel)
• Las Vegas Convention Station
  • Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott, Embassy Suites, Marriott Residence Inn, Mardi Gras, Renaissance, Marriott
  • Other attractions: Las Vegas Convention Center
• Westgate Las Vegas Station
  • Hotels: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  • Other attractions: Turnberry Towers, Turnberry Place (club), Hilton Grand Vacations (Convention Center)
• SLS Station
  • Hotels: SLS Hotel, Stratosphere, Lucky Dragon, Circus Circus, Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Other attractions: Las Vegas Festival Grounds (indoor arena), Stratosphere Tower, Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas (Deuce bus connection)

Las Vegas Monorail Stops Map

Monorail Schedule

The Monorail passes every 4-8 minutes and follows the following schedule:

• Monday: 7:00 am-12:00 am
• Tuesday – Thursday: 7:00 am-2:00 am
• Friday – Sunday: 7:00am-3:00 am

Monorail Prices and Discounted Tickets

If purchased locally or on the official website, the Monorail ticket costs $5 per ride. Children under the age of 5 travel for free. There are also passes with unlimited rides starting from a cost of $13 for 24 hours; there are also 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7-day passes that may be useful if your stay is longer.

At the link below you’ll find Las Vegas Monorail tickets.

Discounted tickets to the Las Vegas Monorail

Useful Ticket Info

Thanks to Scan and Go technology,  there is no need to print out any tickets purchased in advance. Simply display the code on your smartphone close to the scanner. Tickets are valid for one year after purchase. If you have purchased them but for one reason or another you don’t use them, you can still use them the next time you return to Las Vegas… Within 365 days.