Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas
The airport sits right next to the Strip, so a taxi or rideshare reaches most casinos in 10–20 minutes. There is no train; public buses are cheap but slow with luggage.
Best for most people: Rideshare. Uber and Lyft are quick, often cheaper than a taxi for the short hop to the Strip, and go door to door.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ride-hailing Uber and Lyft from the signed rideshare pick-up areas in the parking garages of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 | about 10–20 min to the Strip | about $20–35 | 24 h | Follow the 'Ride Share' signs; prices rise when conventions end or shows let out. | |
| taxi Taxi lines outside baggage claim at both terminals | about 10–20 min | about $20–35 to the Strip including airport fee | 24 h | Regulated zone-based fares for the Strip; card accepted. Ask for surface streets, not the airport tunnel/freeway, unless you agree. | |
| shuttle Shared shuttle vans from outside baggage claim | about 20–45 min depending on stops | frequent | about $10–15 per person | most of the day | Stops at several hotels. |
| bus RTC public buses from the terminal, connecting to the Deuce on the Strip | about 30–60 min | every 15–30 min | a few dollars; passes available | including late night on main routes | Cheapest option, but not ideal with large luggage. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- Check whether your airline uses Terminal 1 or Terminal 3; pick-up areas differ.
- 'Long-hauling' (taking the freeway tunnel to inflate the fare) is a known issue; ask the driver to use surface streets.
- Many hotels charge daily resort fees; airport transfer is rarely included.
- Taxi and rideshare queues get long on Sunday afternoons and after big conventions.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Las Vegas airport to the Strip?
Expect roughly $20–35 to most Strip hotels, including the airport fee. Fares are regulated by zone for the Strip, and taxis accept cards. Ask the driver to take surface streets; going through the airport tunnel onto the freeway can make the trip longer and pricier.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi?
Often, yes, for the short trip to the Strip, typically $20–35. At peak times surge pricing can make it more expensive than a taxi. Rideshare pick-up is in designated zones in the parking garages, a few minutes' walk from baggage claim, so follow the signs.
How long does it take to get to the Strip?
About 10–20 minutes by car to central and south Strip hotels, more to downtown Fremont Street. Traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard can slow things in the evening. The public bus takes 30–60 minutes including a change to the Deuce.
Is there a train or monorail from the airport?
No. The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the back of the east-side Strip hotels but does not reach the airport. Your options are taxi, rideshare, shared shuttle or RTC public bus. Many visitors simply take a taxi or Uber for the short trip.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.