As almost elsewhere in the great United States, one can get around Las Vegas through two ways: private and public transportation. Private means you bring your own car or lease a drive-it-yourself vehicle, which will be very easy to find in the city. Public is taking the bus, taxi or monorail, captive to their established systems and schedules. Private driving has only two disadvantages -traffic and expense-so we will concentrate on public transportation in Las Vegas.
The first public transportation worth considering is the Las Vegas Monorail. The fee is only $5.00 each way, $12.00 for an all-day pass. So if you are alone or with another, or intend to travel extensively, the all-day pass will be ideal. Discounts for large groups are not given out often, so if you compute the total costs for multi-passengers it could be prohibitive. However, that also depends on how much getting around you plan to make in company.
The large hotels are reachable from the Monorail stops, although some walking may be needed. If you are in a hurry, you can always take the taxi to where you want to go from any of the stops, but using the Monorail when going cross-city is the least expensive method. No problem with traffic -it has its own way and pace– and weather: the Monorail is climate-controlled. The Monorail is found at the eastern part of Las Vegas.
As an alternative, there is a bus line named CAT, or Citizens’ Are Transit that plies 49 routes around the Las Vegas. Trips begin at 5:30 A.M. and ends at 1:30 A.M. the day after, but some more popular areas are covered 24 hours a day. A ride costs around $1.25 for adults but discounts are given to children. An all-day pass is $5.00, applicable to all routes, and is preferable if you intend to go around much. Thirty-day passes are also available and it costs a lot less, very practical if you are staying long in Las Vegas. Routes and other information may be obtained from the Las Vegas Visitors Authority. Contact them at 702-892-0711.
If all else fails, there is always the taxi which may be cheaper in some circumstances, because it can bring you exactly where you’re going, such as your hotel. A taxi can accommodate up to five persons, so it is best and very convenient if you are travelling in a small group. Don’t forget to add a small tip, more especially if you have luggage, as weight also reduces car mileage. If taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel, don’t be surprised if there is also a surcharge on the fare; it is legal.
The three means of public transportation are the less expensive alternatives to driving your own car. Traffic in Las Vegas especially during the peak season can be horrendous so that private transportation can be more a liability than convenience. Still, it depends on what you intend to do there, how much going around you need to make and how fast, and the extent of your budget. But when planning to visit Las Vegas, consider public transportation to explore the city. It can be your best bet yet.
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