On a map, the Las Vegas Strip looks like one long, walkable street. In practice, each resort is so large that the “next door” casino can be a long walk away, much of it in the sun. Getting to a show or game on time, and getting back afterwards, takes a little planning.
Walking
Walking is the best way to see the Strip, but it is slower than people expect. You will often go through casinos, shopping arcades and over pedestrian bridges rather than straight along the sidewalk. Allow plenty of time, wear comfortable shoes and, in summer, avoid long walks in the middle of the day. Our guide to beating the desert heat has more on that.
The Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) with seven stations, from the Sahara at the north end to the MGM Grand at the south end. It follows the east side of the Strip, behind the resorts, so stations can be a walk from the front entrances. It is useful for longer north-south hops and avoids traffic on busy nights. Check its official website for current hours and fares.
Rideshares and taxis
Rideshares and taxis are convenient, but each resort has designated pickup areas, often some way inside the property. On event nights traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard can be very slow, so a short walk plus a ride from a quieter resort can be faster than waiting at the busiest one.
Getting to the big venues
- T-Mobile Arena and Dolby Live at Park MGM are close together near the south-central Strip, and MGM Grand Garden Arena is nearby.
- Sphere sits on Sands Avenue, east of the Strip.
- Allegiant Stadium is west of the Strip across Interstate 15; expect large crowds on foot and road closures on game days.
- The Smith Center is downtown and Las Vegas Ballpark is in Summerlin; both are best reached by car or rideshare.
Arriving and leaving
Harry Reid International Airport, known as McCarran until December 2021, is about five miles south of downtown and close to the south end of the Strip. After a big event, consider waiting a little before heading out, or walking to a different pickup point. Game Day in Las Vegas and Arena Concert Tips have more on event-night logistics, and our Guides hub collects the rest.