Las Vegas is famous for its casinos, but it offers so much more as a tourist destination. The city has world-famous entertainment and restaurants to enjoy and natural wonders like the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Las Vegas is also home to some of the best museums in the Southwest!
With so much to see and do in this exciting town, you’ll want your feet on the ground when exploring. But as much as you want to, walking everywhere is very time-consuming, and of course, everything on the Strip is farther away than it looks.
Luckily there are plenty of choices for getting around Las Vegas by tram! Some of them are free! Here are four different types of trams that will take you all up and down Las Vegas Boulevard:
- Las Vegas Monorail
- Mirage – Treasure Island Tram
- Aria Express Tram
- Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram
Each of these trams services a different area of the Las Vegas Strip. Let’s go over where they are and how to get on boards!
Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail is a great way to get around the Strip. The monorail has seven stations, starting at the MGM Grand and ending at the Sahara Las Vegas.
Each stop is on the eastern side of the Strip and will take you by MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Paris, Bally’s, The Cromwell, Flamingo, The Linq, Harrah’s, The Venetian/Palazzo, The Wynn/Encore, Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate and Sahara Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Monorail operates every four to eight minutes, depending on the stop you are at and which direction you are headed.
Monorail Stops
From north to south, the Las Vegas Monorail has the following stops:
- SAHARA Las Vegas Station
- Westgate Station
- Las Vegas Convention Center Station
- Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
- Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
- Bally’s/Paris Station
- MGM Grand Station
Las Vegas Monorail Prices and Hours
Prices are subject to change but as of 05/2022, here is what you can expect to pay (all amounts in USD):
- Single Ride $5.00
- 24 Hour Pass $13.00
- 2-Day Pass $23.00
- 3-Day Pass $29.00
- 4-Day Pass $36.00
- 5-Day Pass $43.00
- 7-Day Pass $56.00
You can buy tickets here. Also, you can get a Monorail pass for FREE by playing the MyVegas slot app!
The monorail hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday: 7 am – 12 am
- Tuesday: 7 am – 2 am
- Wednesday: 7 am – 2 am
- Thursday: 7 am – 2 am
- Friday: 7 am – 3 am
- Saturday: 7 am – 3 am
- Sunday: 7 am – 3 am
Free Las Vegas Trams
If you are staying on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip, these three free trams will get you moving:
Mirage – Treasure Island Tram
If you’re staying at the Mirage or Treasure Island, you can take advantage of one of the free trams between the two resorts. The tram runs every few minutes, making it a convenient way to get back and forth from one hotel to the other. The hotels are next to each other, but the tram is a blessing during the hot summer months. Mirage – Treasure Island tram hours of operation:
- Sunday – Thursday – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday – 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Aria Express Tram
The Aria Express tram is a quick and easy way to get around Aria, Vdara hotel, the Crystals shopping mall, City Center, the Cosmopolitan, the Bellagio, and Park MGM. It runs every few minutes, giving you continuous access to this popular area with lots of shops and dining choices. It also makes getting to T-Mobile arena events much easier.
Aria Express Tram Hours of Operation:
Everyday from 8 AM to 4 AM
Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram
Staying at one of these MGM resorts? Then you’ll want to use the free tram that runs between Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur. The tram runs:
Everyday from 10 AM to 12AM
According to the Mandalay Bay website. Hours are subject to change.
Final Thoughts
By taking advantage of the Las Vegas Boulevard trams, you won’t waste your time or energy walking from place to place. You can travel up and down the west side of the Las Vegas Strip for free (with some walking) and the east side for only a few dollars per day.
Now you can focus on enjoying everything that this exciting city has to offer! Plus, who doesn’t like free trams!
Related Questions
What is the last stop on the monorail in Las Vegas?
The MGM Grand Station is the last stop going south on the Las Vegas Strip. If you are traveling north, your last stop will be Sahara Las Vegas Station.
Does the monorail go to downtown Las Vegas?
No, the Las Vegas Monorail does not go downtown to the Fremont Street Experience. If you want to visit downtown, jump on the Duece or the SDX bus.
Is the Aria Express tram free?
Yes, the Aria Express tram is free and runs from Park MGM to Bellagio, stopping at the Shops at Crystal in between.