Some tips on getting around in Las Vegas.
Several public transit options are accessible, convenient and affordable in Las Vegas. Let the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) do the driving for you.
Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass at $8 or 3-day pass for $20.
Passengers can purchase passes at ticket vending machines or on-board the vehicles.
Cost: Two-hour pass for $6, 24-hour pass for $8 or three-day pass for $20.
Passengers should purchase passes from ticket vending machines located at all stops prior to boarding.
Bonneville Transit Center – 101 E. Bonneville Ave.
Mob Museum – 300 Stewart Ave.
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m; Friday through Saturday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. NOTE: The Loop runs continuously during operating hours and arrives at each stop every 20 to 30 minutes.
MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. The Westcliff Airport Express provides direct transportation to McCarran Airport's Terminals 1 and 3 from downtown Las Vegas, as well as from the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The Centennial Express also provides direct transportation between McCarran Airport Terminal 3 and downtown Las Vegas.
For more information, visit ridethestrip.com.
The city of Las Vegas recently installed in the downtown area new multispace meters that accept credit and debit cards, as well as coins. These solar-powered meters enable users to print receipts. The meters also allow residents and visitors to use a mobile device app, ParkMe, to see where on-street downtown parking is available in real time. The app can be downloaded for Android or iPhone and can also be viewed at parkme.com.
Hours and days of operation for parking meters vary. Visitors should refer to the information posted on the parking meter. The city of Las Vegas offers free metered parking on major holidays.
As a courtesy, vehicles displaying a valid handicap plate/placard are allowed four hours free at on-street parking meters in the city of Las Vegas. Drivers with disabled veteran or prisoner of war license plates — including those from other states — are exempted from parking (including meter) fees.
You must have a government-issued disabled person's plate/placard to park in a handicapped space. These plates/placards may only be used by the person to whom they are issued. The minimum fine for illegal parking in a handicapped space in Nevada is $250. The state of Nevada also has restricted spaces that are posted Exclusive Side-Loading spaces that are reserved only for vehicles equipped with a side-loading wheelchair lift.
In person: You can pay in person at 500 S. Main St.
Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks and cash are accepted.
By mail: Submit check or money order in the remittance envelope provided.
Contact the city of Las Vegas Parking Division at 702.229.4700 during office hours or send an email to parkingticket@lasvegasnevada.gov. Our website with additional information is lasvegasnevada.gov/parking.