Your three ways from LAS to the Strip
Harry Reid International Airport, code LAS, has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. From there you can take a taxi, a rideshare or a public bus. There is no monorail at the airport, so the monorail only helps once you are on the Strip.
Taxis charge by hotel zone, so you can see the base fare before you get in. Rideshare prices change in the app. The bus is the cheapest option, but it runs on a fixed route and not to every hotel door. Pick by how much luggage you have and how late you land.
Taxi, rideshare and bus compared
Prices and pickup points, 2026.
| Option | Where you board | Cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Terminal 1: outside baggage claim on the east side, doors 1 to 4. Terminal 3: Level Zero near door 52 | $22.25, $26.25 or $30.25 by zone, plus extras | Luggage, groups, a known price |
| Rideshare | Terminal 1: parking garage, Level 2. Terminal 3: garage, valet level | App price, changes with demand | Door-to-door rides at any hour |
| Public bus | Terminal 1: Level Zero, covered RTC stop. Terminal 3: shuttle to Terminal 1 first | Bus fares, see the getting-around page | Light luggage and a tight budget |
Tours and transfers from Las Vegas
Night flights, canyon and dam day trips and evening tours, with live prices and availability.
Taxi zones and fares
The same zone fare applies in both directions between the airport and a hotel.
| Zone | Area | Fare (2026) | Hotel examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Road north to Tropicana | $22.25 | Mandalay Bay, Luxor, MGM Grand |
| 2 | Tropicana north to Flamingo | $26.25 | Bellagio, Paris, Horseshoe, ARIA |
| 3 | Flamingo north to Stratosphere | $30.25 | Flamingo, LINQ, Venetian, Wynn, Resorts World |
Extras on top of the zone fare
Expect a $3 card fee, a $2.40 airport pickup fee and a 3 percent excise tax on fares and fees. Fuel and event surcharges can apply too. Because of these items, the final total can be higher than the zone fare. Ask the driver for the total before you set off, and add a tip.
Check your own hotel
A hotel across the street can lie in a different zone. Look up your hotel by name rather than guessing from the map.
Hotel areas →Rideshare and the bus
Use the marked pickup points, not the arrivals curb.
Rideshare pickup
At Terminal 1, follow the signs to Level 2 of the parking garage. At Terminal 3, the pickup is on the garage valet level. Uber and Lyft prices are set in the app and move with demand, so do not compare them with the fixed taxi zones.
The airport bus from Terminal 1
From baggage claim, go down one level to Level Zero, cross at the marked crosswalk and turn right to the covered RTC stop. Routes 108 and RED LINE leave from there. RED LINE replaced route 109.
The bus from Terminal 3
From Terminal 3, an inter-terminal shuttle takes you to Terminal 1, where the bus stop is. Check the current airport signs when you arrive, because bus routes change.
Time, traffic and roadworks
No single ride time fits every trip. Terminal, hotel, street and time of day all change it, and roadworks on the airport approach can add time. Leave a buffer if you have a show or a tour booked on the day you land.
Arrival day and the way back
A few things that make the first and last ride easier.
Taxi first, monorail later
The monorail does not reach the airport, so your first ride is a taxi, rideshare or bus. Once you have dropped your bags, the monorail and the Deuce bus take over. Fares and hours are on the getting-around page.
Getting around the Strip →Going back to the airport
The zone fare is the same in both directions, so your return by taxi costs the same as the ride in. For rideshare, use the pickup point at your hotel and set the airport terminal in the app. Check the terminal on your ticket first.
Landing on a show or tour day
If you book a show or a tour on the day you arrive, plan the hotel stop first. Baggage claim, the ride and check-in all take time. Doors, start times and meeting points for shows and tours are on their own pages.
Shows →Heading straight to the Sphere
The Sphere has its own rideshare zone at Manhattan Street and Westchester Drive. Bags are limited inside, and large bags and backpacks are not allowed, so drop your luggage at the hotel first.
Sphere guide →Plan the rest of your trip
After you land.
Airport to the Strip: frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from the airport to the Strip?
The zone fare is $22.25 for zone 1, $26.25 for zone 2 and $30.25 for zone 3 (2026). Extras such as the card fee, the airport pickup fee, a 3 percent excise tax and a tip come on top.
How far is the Strip from the airport?
It depends on the terminal, the hotel and the traffic, so there is no single figure. The fare rises as the hotel lies further north. Ask your hotel for a typical ride time for the hour you land.
Where do I find Uber and Lyft?
At Terminal 1 on Level 2 of the parking garage, and at Terminal 3 on the garage valet level. Use only these marked pickup points.
Is there a bus from the airport to the Strip?
Yes. Routes 108 and RED LINE run from the covered stop on Level Zero at Terminal 1. From Terminal 3 you take the inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1 first.
Is the airport called McCarran?
The airport is now Harry Reid International Airport, code LAS. Some weather records still use the old McCarran station name.