Quick trip decision
Should You Take the Monorail?
Choose it for repeated east-Strip or Convention Center trips. Choose a rideshare for a direct hotel door, luggage, mobility needs, or a west-Strip destination.
Online fares and station conditions were last checked September 22, 2026.
Best Monorail fit
- Multiple rides near MGM Grand, Horseshoe/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars, Harrah’s/LINQ, the Convention Center, Westgate, or SAHARA.
- A fixed, published transit fare matters more than a door-to-door trip.
- You can allow for station, casino-corridor, and elevated-walkway time.
Better rideshare fit
- Your hotel or plans sit away from the east-Strip rail corridor.
- You are carrying luggage, traveling with a group, or need fewer interior walks.
- A live app quote and traffic-dependent timing beat a transfer or station walk.
Ticket prices and hotel availability can change. Confirm the live total and terms on the official ticket page or booking partner before paying.
Trip-planning visual
Monorail vs Rideshare: Cost & Time
Compare a station-to-station Monorail trip with a direct rideshare. The rail figures are published fares and service times; rideshare is intentionally shown as a live quote because pickup timing, demand, vehicle type, and traffic change the total.
Las Vegas Monorail
Published online fare
Cost per rider
$5.50
Single ride · $13.45 for 24-hour unlimited rides
Uber or Lyft
Direct, app-quoted ride
Trip cost
Live quote
Check the app after entering your exact pickup and hotel.
Monorail party-cost reference
Compare this total with the live rideshare quote for the same trip.
1 traveler
$5.50
Single rides · $13.45 for 24-hour passes
2 travelers
$11.00
Single rides · $26.90 for 24-hour passes
3 travelers
$16.50
Single rides · $40.35 for 24-hour passes
4 travelers
$22.00
Single rides · $53.80 for 24-hour passes
Decision rule: Favor the Monorail for multiple trips along its seven-station east-Strip/Convention Center corridor. Favor rideshare when the door-to-door route, luggage load, or a non-station hotel matters more than a fixed fare. Neither option replaces an airport transfer: the Monorail does not directly serve Harry Reid International Airport.
Sources: Monorail route map, official ticket flow, LAS rideshare guidance, and Uber’s LAS fare disclosure.
South Strip → North Strip
Las Vegas Monorail Route Map
7 stations · 3.9 miles · about 15 minutes end to end
- 1
MGM Grand
South Strip terminus
- 2
Horseshoe / Paris
Lower level of Horseshoe
- 3
Flamingo / Caesars Palace
Via Flamingo connector
- 4
Harrah’s / The LINQ
Center Strip access
- 5
Boingo Station at LVCC
Las Vegas Convention Center
- 6
Westgate
Westgate Las Vegas
- 7
SAHARA Las Vegas
North Strip terminus
This simplified planning map follows the official route from MGM Grand to SAHARA. Station entrances are typically reached through connected resorts rather than directly from the Strip; allow extra walking time for the resort interior and elevated walkways.
Quick answer: the Las Vegas Monorail is a 3.9-mile elevated line with seven stations from MGM Grand on the South Strip to SAHARA Las Vegas on the North Strip. Official Monorail guidance says trains generally arrive every four to eight minutes, while the full end-to-end ride is about 15 minutes before boarding and exit time. It is especially practical for the east side of the Strip, the Las Vegas Convention Center, and resorts connected to station walkways. [1]
The important caveat is access: several stations are reached through casino interiors, garages, elevated connectors, or retail corridors. Plan the hotel-to-station walk as part of the trip, particularly with luggage, a mobility need, a dinner reservation, or a show start time.
Las Vegas Monorail Fares in 2026
| Online ticket | Use | Price shown in official purchase flow |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride | One entry/ride for one person | $5.50 |
| 24-hour pass | Unlimited rides | $13.45 |
| 2-day pass | Unlimited rides | $23.75 |
| 3-day pass | Unlimited rides | $29.95 |
| 4-day pass | Unlimited rides | $37.00 |
| 5-day pass | Unlimited rides | $44.50 |
| 7-day pass | Unlimited rides | $57.50 |
These online ticket prices were checked on September 22, 2026 in the official Monorail purchase flow. The official ticket-information page says station vending machines issue regular full-price paper tickets, while discounted mobile tickets are purchased online. Prices and terms can change, so use the current-fares alert above and the official checkout page before purchase. [2]
Las Vegas Monorail Hours
| Day | Official operating hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7 a.m. – midnight |
| Tuesday – Thursday | 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Friday – Sunday | 7 a.m. – 3 a.m. |
Those late Friday-through-Sunday hours can be useful after a show or nightlife reservation. Check the official service information on the day you travel, particularly around major conventions and events. [4]
All Seven Las Vegas Monorail Stops
The south-to-north route is MGM Grand, Horseshoe/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah’s/The LINQ, Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate, and SAHARA Las Vegas. The line runs parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard, Koval Lane, and Paradise Road—helpful context for understanding why it serves the east Strip better than every hotel entrance. [1]
MGM Grand
The southern terminal is useful for MGM Grand and the south Strip. Follow resort signs and allow time for the internal walk before a show or airport transfer.
Horseshoe / Paris
The station is at 3645 South Las Vegas Boulevard on the lower level of Horseshoe Las Vegas. Paris guests use the connected Le Boulevard/Horseshoe route. The official station page says there is no direct street-level entrance. [5]
Flamingo / Caesars Palace
This station serves the Flamingo/Caesars area through Flamingo Hotel & Casino. Official directions lead visitors through the casino toward the lobby and parking-garage area, then to the elevated connector walkway. It is not a direct front-door Caesars Palace stop. [6]
Harrah’s / The LINQ
Use this center-Strip stop for the Harrah’s and LINQ area. Check the official directions and your actual resort entrance before departing, since interior routes can differ.
Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center
This is the Convention Center stop. It is useful during trade shows, but the campus itself is large, so allow walking time beyond the fare gates.
Westgate and SAHARA Las Vegas
These north-route stations work for Westgate, the Convention Center area, and SAHARA Las Vegas. SAHARA is the northern terminal, not a continuation to the airport or Fremont Street.
Which Hotels Have the Best Monorail Access?
| Hotel or area | Closest station | Access reality |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand | MGM Grand | South-end terminal; follow resort signs. |
| Horseshoe and Paris | Horseshoe / Paris | Lower-level Horseshoe station; Paris uses the connected interior route. |
| Flamingo and Caesars area | Flamingo / Caesars Palace | Enter through Flamingo and use the connector walkway. |
| Harrah’s and The LINQ | Harrah’s / The LINQ | Center-Strip option; verify internal walk from your start point. |
| Westgate | Westgate | Directly useful for Westgate guests and Convention Center plans. |
| SAHARA | SAHARA Las Vegas | North-end terminal access. |
The Venetian, Palazzo, Wynn, Encore, Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan, and Resorts World are not station-name hotels. Compare the full door-to-door time with walking or a direct rideshare before you buy an unlimited pass.
Buying and Using Monorail Tickets
The official ticket page says discounted tickets can be purchased online as mobile tickets and scanned by QR code at station fare gates. Ticket vending machines at all seven stations sell regular full-price paper tickets; discounted mobile tickets are not available from those machines. A one-ride ticket is useful for one targeted trip; a 24-hour or multi-day pass works best when several actual plans sit near stations. [3]
For airport-to-Strip planning, read our Las Vegas Airport to Strip guide; the Monorail does not run directly to Harry Reid International Airport. The Monorail-versus-rideshare chart above intentionally uses published rail costs and a live rideshare quote rather than a fixed rideshare fare: Harry Reid confirms Uber and Lyft are authorized at LAS, while Uber says its displayed average fares are not fixed or guaranteed. For central-Strip dining near the Flamingo/Caesars area, see Bacchanal Buffet Price 2026. [7] [8]
Las Vegas Monorail FAQ
How much is the Las Vegas Monorail?
The official online purchase flow reviewed on September 22, 2026 listed $5.50 for a single ride, $13.45 for a 24-hour pass, and $57.50 for a seven-day pass. See the fare alert at the top of this guide, then check the live official checkout page before purchase. Station paper-ticket prices can differ. [2]
Does the Monorail go to Caesars Palace?
The Flamingo/Caesars Palace station serves the area, but official directions use Flamingo and an elevated connector walkway. [6]
Does the Monorail go to the airport?
No. The official route runs from MGM Grand to SAHARA Las Vegas and does not directly serve Harry Reid International Airport. [1]
Sources and Methodology
Last verified: September 22, 2026. We used official Las Vegas Monorail route, ticket, online-purchase, and station pages for the route, seven stops, online ticket prices, service hours, frequency, travel-time guidance, mobile-ticket process, and resort-based access details. For the transit-versus-rideshare visual, we used the airport’s official authorization/pickup guidance and Uber’s own statement that its average fare figures are not fixed or guaranteed. Fares, schedules, station conditions, live driver availability, traffic, and event conditions can change; check the relevant official site or rideshare app before purchase or travel.
Sources: [1] Las Vegas Monorail Route Map · [2] Official Monorail Ticket Purchase · [3] Ticket Information · [4] Las Vegas Monorail · [5] Horseshoe/Paris Station · [6] Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station · [7] Harry Reid International Airport: Ride Share · [8] Uber at LAS
About the Author
Vegas Editorial Team
Vegas Editorial Team researches Las Vegas travel logistics using primary transit and venue sources. Route schedules, fares, station access, and construction conditions can change, so we record what was verified and direct readers to the official Monorail site for final trip planning.
Sources & Methodology
This article was researched using the following sources:
- •Las Vegas Monorail official route map (route length, terminals, frequency, travel time and alignment)
- •Las Vegas Monorail official ticket information and online purchase flow (ticket types, current mobile-ticket prices, fare-gate process and paper-ticket caveat)
- •Las Vegas Monorail official Flamingo/Caesars Palace and Horseshoe/Paris station pages (resort-based access details)
- •Harry Reid International Airport official ride-share guidance (authorized providers and terminal pickup patterns)
- •Uber’s official LAS page (fare disclosure and the need to confirm a live, route-specific quote)
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