Difference between revisions of "Las Vegas Strip"
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! [[RTC Transit Strip & Downtown Express]] | ! [[RTC Transit Strip & Downtown Express]] | ||
! [[Las Vegas Monorail]] | ! [[Las Vegas Monorail]] | ||
| + | ! [[Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram]] | ||
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| + | | [[File:Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram.jpg|150px]] | ||
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| Characteristics | | Characteristics | ||
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| Limited stop service mostly along Las Vegas Blvd. | | Limited stop service mostly along Las Vegas Blvd. | ||
| Rail service on the backside of resorts east of the Strip | | Rail service on the backside of resorts east of the Strip | ||
| + | | Tram connecting the Excalibur with the Luxor and Mandalay Bay | ||
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| Access | | Access | ||
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| Front curb stop at some hotels/casinos. | | Front curb stop at some hotels/casinos. | ||
| Direct access from some hotels on the east side, but generally need to walk through casino floor and shops to get to the station. Riders also have to walk up and down (or use elevators) to get to the platforms. | | Direct access from some hotels on the east side, but generally need to walk through casino floor and shops to get to the station. Riders also have to walk up and down (or use elevators) to get to the platforms. | ||
| + | | Excalibur - at the front near the hotel entrance. | ||
| + | Luxor - outside the hotel in front of the Sphinx. | ||
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| + | Mandalay Bay at the edge of the casino. | ||
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| Speed/realiability | | Speed/realiability | ||
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| Faster service but subject to traffic delays. | | Faster service but subject to traffic delays. | ||
| Fastest - no traffic. | | Fastest - no traffic. | ||
| + | | Fast speed | ||
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| Service hours | | Service hours | ||
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| 9am to 12:30am | | 9am to 12:30am | ||
| 7am to 2am (Mon-Thu), 3am (Fri-Sun) | | 7am to 2am (Mon-Thu), 3am (Fri-Sun) | ||
| + | | 11:00am to 10:30pm M-F 11:00am to 12:30am Sa-Su | ||
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| Fare | | Fare | ||
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| $5 for 2 hour pass, $7 for 24 hour pass - Pay fare from machines only. This line uses [[proof of payment]] system. Use all doors to board. | | $5 for 2 hour pass, $7 for 24 hour pass - Pay fare from machines only. This line uses [[proof of payment]] system. Use all doors to board. | ||
| $5 one way, $12 day pass - Pay fare from machines. | | $5 one way, $12 day pass - Pay fare from machines. | ||
| + | | Free of Charge. | ||
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| [[Fremont Street Experience]], [[Las Vegas Convention Center]], outlet malls | | [[Fremont Street Experience]], [[Las Vegas Convention Center]], outlet malls | ||
| [[Las Vegas Convention Center]] | | [[Las Vegas Convention Center]] | ||
| + | | [[New York, New York]], [[MGM Grand]] | ||
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==Hotels/Casinos== | ==Hotels/Casinos== | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 9 May 2016
Las Vegas Strip is portion of Las Vegas Boulevards where the many of the Vegas' hotels/casinos are located. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Besides gambling, resorts on the Las Vegas Strip offer world class dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Transit service on the Strip
Buses and monorail provide service along the Las Vegas Strip:
| RTC Transit Deuce | RTC Transit Strip & Downtown Express | Las Vegas Monorail | Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur Tram | |
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| Characteristics | Local service along Las Vegas Blvd. | Limited stop service mostly along Las Vegas Blvd. | Rail service on the backside of resorts east of the Strip | Tram connecting the Excalibur with the Luxor and Mandalay Bay |
| Access | Front curb stop at most hotels/casinos. | Front curb stop at some hotels/casinos. | Direct access from some hotels on the east side, but generally need to walk through casino floor and shops to get to the station. Riders also have to walk up and down (or use elevators) to get to the platforms. | Excalibur - at the front near the hotel entrance.
Luxor - outside the hotel in front of the Sphinx. Mandalay Bay at the edge of the casino. |
| Speed/realiability | Slow service due to frequent stops, long dwell time, and traffic. | Faster service but subject to traffic delays. | Fastest - no traffic. | Fast speed |
| Service hours | 24 hour service | 9am to 12:30am | 7am to 2am (Mon-Thu), 3am (Fri-Sun) | 11:00am to 10:30pm M-F 11:00am to 12:30am Sa-Su |
| Fare | $5 for 2 hour pass, $7 for 24 hour pass - Pay fare from machines or onboard. | $5 for 2 hour pass, $7 for 24 hour pass - Pay fare from machines only. This line uses proof of payment system. Use all doors to board. | $5 one way, $12 day pass - Pay fare from machines. | Free of Charge. |
| A valid RTC ticket is good on either bus route. | Ticket is not good for other transit. | |||
| Areas also serves | Fremont Street Experience | Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas Convention Center, outlet malls | Las Vegas Convention Center | New York, New York, MGM Grand |
Hotels/Casinos
