Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express

A trip to the Vegas strip or downtown is now easier and faster than ever before. All thanks to the new state-of-the-art Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express (formerly the Gold Line). The Strip & Downtown Express, was designed and built with RTC’s vision of providing a safe, convenient and effective regional transportation system that enhances mobility and air quality for residents and visitors to Las Vegas.

 

Run by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Strip & Downtown Express provides limited-stop service connecting downtown Las Vegas with the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Vegas Strip. It features

 

Rail-like vehicles

Dedicated transit lanes for much of the trip through downtown

Travelling faster than a regular bus line
Level platform boarding
Ticket Now (pay before boarding). Off-board ticket vending machines where passengers will purchase tickets before boarding the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express Fares

2-Hr All-Access Pass: $5.00
24-Hr. All-Access Pass: $7.00
3-Day Full Fare All Access Pass: $20.00 (new)

30-Day All Access Pass $65

 

Note: Children 5 years and younger ride free and must be accompanied by an adult.

 

To help plan your trip, look up route schedules for the different buses here or get a free Transit Guide from the following places:

 

WestCliff Airport Express Route & Schedule

 

Downtown Transportation Center

 

South Strip Transfer Terminal

 

Bus routes to off strip Las Vegas hotels

	Single Ride	2-Hour	24-Hour	3-Day	5-Day	30-Day
Residential Routes	$2	$3*	$5	$15 ^	$20 ^	$65 ^*
Strip & Downtown	NA	$5 *	$7 *	$20 ^*	NA	$65 ^*
Reduced Residential Routes	$1	$1.50	$2	$7.50 ^	$10 ^	$30 ^*
Reduced Strip & Downtown	NA	$2.50 *	$3.50 *	$10 ^*	NA	$30*

 

Bus Rapid Transit Las Vegas

 

The Las Vegas Bus Rapid Transit connects the southern and central portions of The Strip to off-Strip locations (such as Downtown, the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Premium Outlets, and the Las Vegas Outlet Center) as quickly as possible.

 

Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express Frequency Information

 

Strip & Downtown Express Frequency Information Operates from 9 AM to 12:30 AM, everyday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM	Approximately Every 15 Minutes
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM	Approximately every 12 Minutes
11:00 PM to 12:30 AM	Approximately Every 15 Minutes
12:30 AM to 9 AM	Does Not Operate - Use Deuce AM Route
First trips begin in each direction at 9 a.m. - first trips may not reach middle of route until approximately 9:30 a.m. Last trips of the evening begin at 12:30 a.m. in each direction. Strip & Downtown Express service will start at 7 a.m. on days with major conventions at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit rtcsnv.com for more information. On evenings with a 1 a.m. Fremont Street Experience light show, the last southbound departure will be at approximately 1:30 a.m. Visit rtcsnv.com for more information.

 

2012 Las Vegas Convention Service Details

If you plan to attend any of the Las Vegas Conventions listed below, you will be glad to learn that the Strip & Downtown Express route will start service at 7 a.m. on days listed below to take you to these conventions.

For more information, please call (702) 228- RIDE (7433).

Service Dates	Las Vegas Convention
Nov. 1, 2011 - Nov. 4, 2011	Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA)
Jan. 10, 2012 - Jan. 13, 2012	International Consumer Electronic Show
Feb. 13, 2012 - Feb. 15, 2012	MAGIC
Apr. 16, 2012 - Apr. 19, 2012	National Association of Broadcasters
Aug. 21, 2012 - Aug. 23, 2012	MAGIC
Oct. 30, 2012 - Nov. 2, 2012	SEMA
Jan. 8, 2013 - Jan. 11, 2013	International Consumer Electronic Show

Strip & Downtown Express Stops along the Vegas Strip
Northbound Stations	Southbound Stations
Mandalay Bay Rd	Fashion Show Mall
Showcase Mall	Bellagio
Paris	Excalibur
Wynn Las Vegas	Mandalay Bay

 

Using Ticket Now

 

Ticket Now is a pay before boarding ticketing system that speeds up the boarding process by allowing passengers to purchase fares at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) located at transit stops. See the map above for locations of TVM's

 

At ticket vending machines (TVM) you can purchase a one way pass, day passes or 30-day passes.

 

Note: Fares must be purchased at TVMs before boarding premium service routes.

**Premium service includes Strip & Downtown Express, and Deuce on the Strip

 

Fareboxes are still available onboard the Deuce on the Strip vehicles but passengers on Deuce on the Strip are encouraged to pay before boarding.

 

Things you know about riding the Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express

 

Passengers must maintain possession of proof of payment received upon purchase while riding the Strip & Downtown Express.

 

There is no eating, drinking or smoking on board.

 

Practically you are not allowed to bring onboard any object that is too large to fit between passenger seats and this include luggages. By law, the aisles must be kept clear of grocery bags or other packages.

 

While on the Strip & Downtown Express, you must wear a shirt and shoes at all times.

 

No pets or animals are allowed on board with the exception of service animals which are trained to assist individuals with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 

Children must be removed from strollers and fold down strollers.

 

One block before your stop, notify the driver by pulling the bell cord or pushing the button located on the stand poles, next to the seats. If you are not familiar with the area, ask the driver to call out your street as it approaches. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), drivers will announce major stops and transfer points if requested by anyone.

 

Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express Accessibility

 

The Strip & Downtown Express, along with all public transit vehicles in Southern Nevada, is ADA accessible. Seating and space for up to two wheelchairs is reserved in the front of the vehicle, just behind the operator's seat. For TDD call (702) 676-1834

 

Strip & Downtown Express Lost and found

 

If you left an item on the Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Express, contact a Public Service Specialist at (702) 228-RIDE (7433) and provide the following information:

1) Route number of the bus you were riding and bus number if possible;
2) Date and time you lost the item; and
3) A detailed description of the item.

All lost and found items, including bicycles, left on transit vehicles may be picked up only at the
South Strip Transfer Terminal, located at 6675 S. Gilespie Street. Items can be claimed only
during the customer service booth hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., weekdays. All items found
will be held for 15 days.

 

Heading to McCarran International Airport?

 

There are no direct Bus Rapid Transit or Deuce bus routes from the Vegas strip to McCarran International Airport. To get to the airport, transfer at Mandalay Bay (see map above) to the ACE Gold line and continue to the South Strip Transfer Terminal . From there, take route 109, which will get you to the airport in about 10 minutes. Visit rtcsnv.com or call (702)228-RIDE (7433) for more information.

 

Other frequently asked question are:

 

Taking the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Silverton Casino

From Las Vegas Blvd take the southbound Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) to the South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT). At the SSTT, take bus Route 217 westbound. The stop for Silverton is located on the hotel property.

 

Taking the bus from Las Vegas Strip to South Point Hotel & Casino

From Las Vegas Blvd take the southbound Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) to the South Strip Transfer Terminal (SSTT). At the SSTT, take bus Route 117 , which will drop off across from the South Point. The return pick-up bus stop is located on the South Point property, just south of the Valet area.

 

Other ways to Get Around Las Vegas

 

Taking a walk on the Vegas Strip	How to Get a Free Shuttle Ride
Where to rent a car in Las Vegas	How to take a Las Vegas taxi
How to hop on the Deuce	Las Vegas Airport Shuttle
How to ride the Las Vegas monorail	How to Ride the SDX

 

 

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