What is the cheapest way to get from the Las Vegas airport to the Strip?

The cheapest way is to take an RTC bus, however, it isn't overly efficient.

How much is an Uber from the Las Vegas airport to Fremont Street?

Although pricing varies depending on demand, you can expect to pay around $25 - $35 for a one way Uber to downtown Las Vegas.

Airport Transportation Options in Las Vegas

Key Points:

Public transit is the cheapest airport transportation, but getting downtown is easier than to the Strip.

Uber & Lyft tend to be cheaper than taxis, which now offer flat-rate rides to most hotels.

The Vegas Loop will soon connect the airport to both resort corridors.

Remarkably, Las Vegas lacks a cohesive public transportation system to ferry 40 million annual visitors from the airport to the main resort corridors.

In a “piecemeal” airport transportation environment, I wanted to clearly lay out your options so you’re not scrambling after you land.

The ease with which an affordable ride can be hailed depends on where you’re staying.

Bus from the Airport to Fremont Street

If staying on Fremont Street, the CX (Centennial Express) city bus runs from the airport, down Interstate 15 to Fremont Street, and is the cheapest option to get to resorts in downtown Las Vegas.

The bus departs the airport hourly, and the schedule can be viewed here. The CX picks up at both level 0 of Terminal 1 as well as at Terminal 3 at the departures level.

A one-way trip on the CX will set you back only $2.

City Bus in Las Vegas — Going downtown from the Airport? This can be your steed for a measly $2.

Bus From the Airport to the Strip

Route 109 & Transfer to The Deuce

Unfortunately, getting from the airport to hotels on the Strip by bus is cumbersome and requires a transfer.

First, hop on Route 109, which departs from Level 0 in Terminal 1 frequently and will take you to the South Strip Transfer Terminal.

Once there, you’ll get off and transfer to the Deuce, which runs up and down the length of the Las Vegas Strip.

Tickets for the RTC can be purchased from a machine located on Level 0 of Terminal 1, on the bus, or through the RTC phone app and cost $6 for a 2-hour “Strip and All Access Pass”.

CX Bus Route

While transferring to the Deuce usually makes the most sense, there is one notable exception.

The CX Route, which runs from the airport to Fremont Street, makes a single stop on the Strip at the corner of Flamingo Road and the Strip, allowing easy access to resorts in that vicinity that include Horseshoe, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Cromwell, and Bellagio.

If you’re staying mid-Strip, this route is more direct and saves you the pain of transferring.

Bus heading down the Las Vegas Strip — ©tupungato/123RF.COM

Las Vegas Airport Shuttles

Generally shared, shuttles are viewed as a cost-effective airport transportation option, costing around $15 plus fees per person, one way ($28 round-trip).

Because they’re shared, shuttles can take forever, as multiple stops are needed (better hope you’re an early stop…).

I prefer to get on with my trip and take an Uber/Lyft for about the same price when traveling solo.

If you’re traveling in a group of 2 or more people, airport shuttles in Las Vegas just don’t pencil out financially, as they can take longer & cost more.

A dwindling number of off-Strip hotels, such as M Resort and South Point, offer a free airport shuttle as a courtesy to their guests.

Taxis From The Airport

You can catch a cab from the airport, but it’ll (usually) be more expensive than rideshare.

The cab queue is near the baggage claim in Terminal 1 and Level 0 outside Terminal 3.

To prevent “long hauling” (taking the scenic route to drive up fares), cabs now operate on a set flat rate from the airport, which is $21, $25, or $29 depending on the destination.

Although there are still folks out there fiercely loyal to cabs, I use rideshare.

A taxi van staged outside Fontainebleau.

Uber/Lyft From the Airport

You can catch Uber/Lyft rides at the designated rideshare pickup location at the Airport, which is on either level 2 of the Terminal 1 parking ramp or the valet level of Terminal 3.

Pricing will fluctuate based on demand, but you’ll refreshingly know upfront what the ride will cost.

Example Fares (Tip Not Included):

Airport to Bellagio: $16
Airport to Golden Nugget: $20
Airport to STRAT: $15

Remember to price shop. Uber and Lyft fares can differ significantly.

Limo Service from the Airport

Typically, a stretch limo or luxury vehicle costs $60 one way from the airport to the hotel. Some Limo companies charge hourly, while others charge a flat round-trip rate.

Coming in Early 2026 – The Vegas Loop

The Boring Company is in the process of creating an underground transportation system called The Vegas Loop that will eventually connect over 90 resorts & points of interest across the city.

There are currently 7 active stops, a figure that will grow as work continues.

They recently announced that they’ll start offering rides from the airport in Q1 2026.

While they’ll eventually connect to the airport via an underground tunnel, the service will spend a limited time on surface streets to get started.

Center Loop Stop at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The interior is illuminated in hues of pink and purple, and Tesla vehicles await passengers with two tunnel openings in the background. — Vegas Loop Convention Center Stop – Courtesy LVCVA

I remain hopeful that Las Vegas will have a more effective mass transit system that will get people into the action quicker, and for less in the near future – Looking at you Vegas LOOP!

Jake Hoffman

I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.

Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.

More about me, here.

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Mayada Le

Wednesday 12th of July 2023

Dear team,

I will arrive Las Vegas at the end of July. We have 3 adults. We look for a suitable car for airport transfer in Las Vegas.

Please advise us suitable options with rate. Thank you so much.

Pamela Emerson

Sunday 29th of January 2023

Looks like the CX Centennial Express stops at Las Vegas Blvd and Flamingo, instead of the Blvd and Tropicana.

Thanks! I very much appreciate you pointing that out!

Debbie

Wednesday 7th of July 2021

There will be five of us on our upcoming trip. There is no way all of us and our five big bags will fit in one cab which means the cost for two. An Uber that’s big enough for us is pricier than the average rate. Public transportation is per person so with five of us, that added up. I found a Groupon for a private limo for all of us and our bags for around $65. That’s just $13 a person and no hauling our bags from baggage claim; our personal driver handles that. It may be just a little more than public transit BUT for the few extra dollars there’s no wait for a shuttle that then requires 10+ stops until we get to our stop or the insanity of figuring that all out when we get there after waking up at 1am to drive to the airport. So if you’re traveling with a group of more than four, I would definitely check into a private limo deal. On the face of it I just assumed it would be expensive, but after checking on all the options and calculating the cost of each for five of us, I realized that a private limo was a no brainer on top of being the most enjoyable way to get there and one of the lesser expensive options all around.

p.s. Some of the limo deals have a complimentary bottle of champagne. Woohoo, bring it on! 🥂 🍾