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06-23-2009, 01:06 PM
There are several ways to get around in Vegas. The strip is about 4 miles long so if you want to take your time and see everything up close, you can walk it.
Here is some advice on walking the strip. Wear comfortable shoes. Make some stops along the way to rest. Make sure you have water with you. The casinos are kept at around 60 degrees so if you are walking, grab a sweater with you. Don't jaywalk, big fine. Cross where it is designated spots or walkways.
You can also use the monorail. With the monorail, you will get a nice elevated view of the strip and no traffic. They have nine trains that travel between MGM Grand to the Sahara. They are open 7am to 2am Monday through Thursday and 7am to 3am Friday through Sunday. The cost for the monorail are $5 for 1 ride, $9 for 2, or $35 for 10. If you have a little one, they ride for free if they are under 5. Tickets are good for one year.
You can rent a car. But be warned, traffic on the strip is no picnic. Or really you can have a picnic while waiting in your car. LOL!!! There is alot of competition on the rent a car scene, so it really isn't that bad on your pockets.
Take a cab. There are alot of cabs to grab but be careful, the base fare is $2.20 a mile. There is also an initial charge of $3.30 when the meter starts to run. Also, keep in mind if the meter senses the cab is slower it will charge you .20 per every 32 seconds. So if you are at a stop, or driving really slow, the meter keeps on charging you. Cabs only accept cash also. Cabs can only carry 5 people at a time by law. Don't let them take you the I-215 tunnel from the airport, it will cost you more money. You have to also be in front of a casino to be picked up.
Try taking the CAT. This is a double decker bus that makes several stops along the strip. It will hold up to 97 people. Can you say, be cool? Well guess what? It is air-conditioned. Yippee. You can get a all day pass for just $7.00. Not too shabby. Make sure you have the correct amount. They don't give change.
You can take the trolley. The prices for the trolley are $2.50 for 1 way, $12.00 for 3 days, and $20.00 for a 4 day pass. The trolleys will also make several stops along the strip.
The shuttle service is running as well. It will take you to a sister casino for free. Check with your hotel on shuttles.
Here is some advice on walking the strip. Wear comfortable shoes. Make some stops along the way to rest. Make sure you have water with you. The casinos are kept at around 60 degrees so if you are walking, grab a sweater with you. Don't jaywalk, big fine. Cross where it is designated spots or walkways.
You can also use the monorail. With the monorail, you will get a nice elevated view of the strip and no traffic. They have nine trains that travel between MGM Grand to the Sahara. They are open 7am to 2am Monday through Thursday and 7am to 3am Friday through Sunday. The cost for the monorail are $5 for 1 ride, $9 for 2, or $35 for 10. If you have a little one, they ride for free if they are under 5. Tickets are good for one year.
You can rent a car. But be warned, traffic on the strip is no picnic. Or really you can have a picnic while waiting in your car. LOL!!! There is alot of competition on the rent a car scene, so it really isn't that bad on your pockets.
Take a cab. There are alot of cabs to grab but be careful, the base fare is $2.20 a mile. There is also an initial charge of $3.30 when the meter starts to run. Also, keep in mind if the meter senses the cab is slower it will charge you .20 per every 32 seconds. So if you are at a stop, or driving really slow, the meter keeps on charging you. Cabs only accept cash also. Cabs can only carry 5 people at a time by law. Don't let them take you the I-215 tunnel from the airport, it will cost you more money. You have to also be in front of a casino to be picked up.
Try taking the CAT. This is a double decker bus that makes several stops along the strip. It will hold up to 97 people. Can you say, be cool? Well guess what? It is air-conditioned. Yippee. You can get a all day pass for just $7.00. Not too shabby. Make sure you have the correct amount. They don't give change.
You can take the trolley. The prices for the trolley are $2.50 for 1 way, $12.00 for 3 days, and $20.00 for a 4 day pass. The trolleys will also make several stops along the strip.
The shuttle service is running as well. It will take you to a sister casino for free. Check with your hotel on shuttles.