The Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard South)

Where it is: Las Vegas Blvd South; the Deuce serves it from The STRAT south to the Welcome to LV Sign
Getting there: RTC Deuce, 24 hours; about every 10-15 min (7 a.m.-1 a.m.), about every 20 min overnight
Strip bus fares: $4 single ride, $6 2-hour, $8 24-hour, $20 3-day pass (regular fare)
Monorail: 7 stations; trains every 4-8 minutes; opens 7 a.m. daily
Notable places: Sphere (255 Sands Ave); The STRAT tower (2000 Las Vegas Blvd S)
Governing body: Clark County (Paradise Town Advisory Board area south of Desert Inn Rd)

About

The Strip is the stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South lined with resort-casinos. RTC's Deuce bus runs its length, with stops that include The STRAT, Resorts World, Fashion Show Mall, Caesars Palace, Cosmopolitan/Bellagio, Park MGM, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay and a stop at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

Most of the corridor south of Desert Inn Road sits inside the area Clark County maps for its Paradise Town Advisory Board, so it is governed by the county rather than the City of Las Vegas. The STRAT, at the north end, gives its address as 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

Two transit systems serve it. The Deuce stops at the curb along the boulevard. The Las Vegas Monorail runs behind the east-side resorts, with stations including SAHARA Las Vegas, Westgate, Boingo Station at LVCC, Harrah's & The LINQ, Flamingo & Caesars Palace, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand.

What to expect

Visitors usually move between resorts on foot, by Deuce or by monorail. The Deuce runs 24 hours a day. RTC says buses come about every 10 to 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and about every 20 minutes from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. Riders board through the front door only. Ticket vending machines at some stops sell 2-hour, 24-hour and 3-day passes.

The monorail is the faster option on the east side. The operator says trains arrive every 4 to 8 minutes. At the north end, The STRAT's tower has observation decks on Levels 108 and 109, about 1,000 feet above the Strip. Sphere, on Sands Avenue behind the resorts, hosts ticketed shows; its current headline production is The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.

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Good to know

RTC says visitors must pay Strip and All Access fares: $4 for one ride, $6 for 2 hours, $8 for 24 hours or $20 for 3 days. Children 5 and under ride free with a responsible person.
You can tap a Visa or Mastercard, or a phone or smartwatch wallet, to pay for a single ride on board. Exact change is required when paying cash.
The Deuce will run a modified schedule and routing from November 17 to 25, 2026, because of Formula 1 activities. RTC says further race-related changes may occur.
Monorail station hours are 7 a.m. to midnight on Monday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
The STRAT's observation decks are open Thursday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. The resort says hours can change without notice.
Sphere publishes a safety and bag policy on its website. Groups of nine or more can request group pricing.

Questions about The Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard South)

How do I get up and down the Strip without a car?

RTC's Deuce bus runs the length of Las Vegas Boulevard South 24 hours a day, with stops at most major resorts. The Las Vegas Monorail also runs behind the east-side resorts, with seven stations from SAHARA Las Vegas to MGM Grand. Both let you avoid parking and taxi lines.

How much does the Deuce cost?

RTC lists Strip and All Access fares of $4 for a single ride, $6 for a 2-hour pass, $8 for a 24-hour pass and $20 for a 3-day pass. Reduced fares are half those amounts. Passes work on Strip routes and all residential routes, and children 5 and under ride free.

How often does the Deuce run at night?

The Deuce operates around the clock. RTC says it runs about every 10 to 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and about every 20 minutes from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. RTC notes that frequency is approximate and can vary with heavy traffic or other disruptions along the route.

Is the Strip inside the City of Las Vegas?

Not most of it. Clark County's map for the Paradise Town Advisory Board shades the resort corridor south of Desert Inn Road, which puts that part under county government. Addresses there still read Las Vegas. For an exact parcel, check the county's own town boundary maps.

Will the Formula 1 race affect getting around in November 2026?

Yes. RTC says the Deuce will operate a modified schedule and routing from November 17 to 25, 2026, because of Formula 1 activities, and that more race-related changes may follow. RTC posts updates on rtcsnv.com, in the rideRTC app and in the Transit app.