Transportation options from Las Vegas Airport to the Strip

Taking the BellTrans Airport Shuttle is low cost transportation from McCarran International Airport to the Las Vegas Strip. This is a Share-A-Ride service, meaning that you will be sharing the vehicle with up to twenty-four other travellers. This is not the most convenient option as the airport shuttle bus may stop at 3 to 5 hotels before reaching your destination, making the travel time between 30 to 45 minutes.

In order to take the Shuttle bus, you will need to check-in at one of the BellTrans Airport Shuttle booths located outside the baggage claim. You will find the booth located outside door 8 at Terminal 1 and at Terminal 3, outside door 51.

The cost of a one-way ticket on the BellTrans airport shuttle from McCarran International Airport to the Las Vegas Strip is €7.70 ($9.50 USD) and €14.23 ($17.50 USD) for a round trip.

It is important to note that you will need to schedule your return airport shuttle bus pick-up a minimum of 2.5 hours prior to your flight departure time.

The shuttle bus stops 3 to 5 times during the short distance to the Las Vegas Strip, making this transfer option the slowest out of the three. Moreover, you will have to wait until the shuttles are full, and you will be transferred into groups of up to 24 passengers.

Taking the RTC Airport Bus from McCarran International Airport (LAS) to the Las Vegas Strip is a budget-friendly option, it is also quite frequent, operating every 15 minutes with a total journey taking up to 40 minutes.
It is important to note that the Airport Bus has different times on weekdays and weekends. During the week the Las Vegas airport bus is available from 05:45 – 23:15 and from 06:30 – 23:45 on weekends.

The cost of a “2 hour ticket” in an RTC bus is €4.80 ($6 USD). You also have the option to purchase a “24 hour ticket” costing €6.50 ($8 USD) or a 3-day bus pass costing €16 ($20 USD). You may purchase your bus tickets on the ride, RTC transit mobile application, or at ticket vending machines at the airport.

The RTC Airport Bus at McCarran International Airport (LAS) is a very convenient way to get to the Las Vegas Strip from the airport as it operates every 15 minutes and takes you directly to your destination. Moreover, it is the cheapest way to get to your Las Vegas hotel. The only downfall for this transfer option is having to wait for the bus to fill up before leaving and lugging your baggage around in crowded public transportation and then from the bus stop to your final accommodation.