The Consolidated "Transportation options & costs to/from LAS from/to ______" thread
Sep 18, 2005, 4:47 pm
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Originally Posted by lorra
Got into the cab about 9:30 pm Tues. Told the driver to go Trop and Koval to the Venetian. Was very polite. In broken english he told me the beltway would be faster. I said the other way would be cheaper. My DH said enough, let's be safe, go his way. We went the cabbies way. He charged us $15. We tipped him and thanked him many times. I had thought I would be cheated, DH thought we'd be dumped in an alley. Turns out the cabbie gave us a break and was very nice, helping with luggage and such. Have a little faith.
But each is own I guess
Sep 19, 2005, 11:06 pm
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It's about 4.25 miles from the airport to Venetian, going Swenson to Paradise to Flamingo and then down the Strip, or Swenson to Paradise to Flamingo to Koval to Sands and in the back entrance.
Initial Drop: $3.20
McCarran charge: $1.20
Additional 4 miles: $8.00
Total: $12.40 + "stuck in traffic" charges
Where's the rip-off? I could see that $20+ would be a rip-off, but $15 doesn't seem unreasonable. Higher than optimal, but not unreasonable.
Initial Drop: $3.20
McCarran charge: $1.20
Additional 4 miles: $8.00
Total: $12.40 + "stuck in traffic" charges
Where's the rip-off? I could see that $20+ would be a rip-off, but $15 doesn't seem unreasonable. Higher than optimal, but not unreasonable.
Oct 11, 2005, 9:15 am
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got longhauled
had an enjoyable weekend in las but my cab from the airport was shall we say interesting....
1-get in the cab
2-"where to?"
3-"harrah's" (that's all i said-and on purpose
)
4-gee, we're goin' thru the tunnel
5-gee, we get off by ceasars'
6-gee, we don't cross the strip and come in the back way but rather turn left onto the strip because there's just "oh, so much traffic on the strip and it looks so pretty" to enter harrah's that way.
7-gee, the meeter says $23
.......
i tell the driver he longhauled me which is illegal and i'm not going to pay $23 for a $12 cab ride and he's got 2 choices-a free ride or i call the taxi authority.
driver: you owe me the fare
me: don't say a word and call the cab company who gives me the taxi authority.
the t/a shows up and i explain the situation but when he goes to talk to the driver, i hear "you didn't learn from last time, did you?"
the t/a officer was not amused and to make long story short, i got a thank you from him, a free ride and the cab got towed as i have a feeling that this officer had had enough with this driver......
1-get in the cab
2-"where to?"
3-"harrah's" (that's all i said-and on purpose
)4-gee, we're goin' thru the tunnel
5-gee, we get off by ceasars'
6-gee, we don't cross the strip and come in the back way but rather turn left onto the strip because there's just "oh, so much traffic on the strip and it looks so pretty" to enter harrah's that way.
7-gee, the meeter says $23
.......
i tell the driver he longhauled me which is illegal and i'm not going to pay $23 for a $12 cab ride and he's got 2 choices-a free ride or i call the taxi authority.
driver: you owe me the fare
me: don't say a word and call the cab company who gives me the taxi authority.
the t/a shows up and i explain the situation but when he goes to talk to the driver, i hear "you didn't learn from last time, did you?"
the t/a officer was not amused and to make long story short, i got a thank you from him, a free ride and the cab got towed as i have a feeling that this officer had had enough with this driver......
Oct 11, 2005, 9:32 am
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Originally Posted by goalie
i tell the driver he longhauled me which is illegal and i'm not going to pay $23 for a $12 cab ride and he's got 2 choices-a free ride or i call the taxi authority.
driver: you owe me the fare
me: don't say a word and call the cab company who gives me the taxi authority.
the t/a shows up and i explain the situation but when he goes to talk to the driver, i hear "you didn't learn from last time, did you?"
the t/a officer was not amused and to make long story short, i got a thank you from him, a free ride and the cab got towed as i have a feeling that this officer had had enough with this driver......
driver: you owe me the fare
me: don't say a word and call the cab company who gives me the taxi authority.
the t/a shows up and i explain the situation but when he goes to talk to the driver, i hear "you didn't learn from last time, did you?"
the t/a officer was not amused and to make long story short, i got a thank you from him, a free ride and the cab got towed as i have a feeling that this officer had had enough with this driver......
Oct 11, 2005, 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by JerryGuitar
how long did it take for the t/a to show up? or more importantly, how long was it from when you arrived at Harrah's 'till when you were done with the situation and were on your way?
) and when i came out (maybe 15 minutes), the officer told me it was all done and i could enjoy my weekend. i know there are some that would say 25-30 mintues is a bit of a wait but as those that know me will stay, "i'm just a wee bit stubborn" and it's a matter of principle w/me (and besides, the 15 minutes was my check-in time anyway)
Oct 11, 2005, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by goalie
"i'm just a wee bit stubborn" and it's a matter of principle w/me
^ to standing on principal. I hope that cabbie loses his medallion for good.
Oct 11, 2005, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by JerryGuitar
me too, that's why i was wondering how long I'll be waiting if this ever happens to me
^ to standing on principal. I hope that cabbie loses his medallion for good.
^ to standing on principal. I hope that cabbie loses his medallion for good.
so lemme take out my little ole pen from my little ole briefcase and start writing down the little ole numbers (and if you need paper, just grab one of the "toursit brochures off the seat back in front of you) it was funny as the minute i picked up the phone, the driver starts "cleaning the dashboard" so i couldn't see the permit but whaddya know, i already had it written down .......)call the cab company first to report it and then the t/a (702-486-6532) and after pressing 1 for english, press option one (those were my instructions from the cab dispatcher in order to get a real person).
Oct 12, 2005, 1:03 pm
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I'm going to be in Vegas in early January with at least 4, maybe a 5th family member. We're all arriving on the same flight and staying at the stratosphere.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
Oct 12, 2005, 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by SpeedyMex
I'm going to be in Vegas in early January with at least 4, maybe a 5th family member. We're all arriving on the same flight and staying at the stratosphere.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
I would say that a regular old Taxi would be your best bet - you should be able to find/wait for a mini-van type at the airport that will fit 5 people. the cab to MGM with transfer to monorail would be neither cost-effective nor fast nor easy, and then you would still have a walk at the end to get to the Statosphere.
Oct 12, 2005, 8:20 pm
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Airport transport
Just wanted to say thanks, I had read in a thread that if there's a long line at the taxi stand to go to a bag handler and they can get you a taxi. Landed in Vegas Oct 6, very long line for the taxis so asked the baggage handler if he could get us a taxi. For an extra couple of bucks he brought us to a different area and we were in a taxi in seconds, definitely worth it!! Cabbie tried to stiff us by long hauling us (another tip I learned here) would only pay him the gong rate but beware they difinitley try to get you!! Thanks for all the tips. 
Nov 3, 2005, 1:37 am
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Originally Posted by SpeedyMex
I'm going to be in Vegas in early January with at least 4, maybe a 5th family member. We're all arriving on the same flight and staying at the stratosphere.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
What's the least expensive way to get to the Stratosphere? Would it be wise to take a cab to the MGM and then the monorail all the way down($12 for cab + $10 rail fare + tip)? Or maybe use the limos for $5/person ($25 total+tip)? Will it go all the way to the stratosphere? The plane arrives ~11pm on a Sunday.
Any help is appreciated.
Jan 6, 2006, 10:03 pm
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? Site & Vegas Noob: Deals on Shuttles from/to Airport
Hi y'all, we're first-timers going to Vegas in April and we were wondering if there any discounted rates/deals we can get round trip from the airport to the strip? Also, what's the weather generally in early April?
TIA
TIA
Jan 7, 2006, 2:29 am
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unlike most cities, the airport is extremely close to the strip -- if there are two of you, then take a taxi -- it'll be around $13-15 one way depending on traffic. if there are more of you, taking the taxi is a no-brainer. there are no charges per person, for the taxi unlike other lame cities (durham, NC comes to mind).
if you want to save a few bucks, walk out of the baggage claim area and then purchase a shuttle ticket -- buy from one of the booths in the middle -- they are the busiest and you'll wait less for the shuttle to leave. tickets for the middle booths are $5.00 per person. avoid getting the round-trip tickets, which are tempting because its so cheap. i'll tell you why -- when you want to get from the hotel back to the airport, if you take the shuttle, they will force you to leave at least 2 hour prior to your flight, mainly because they will pick up many other parties on the way to the hotel -- waste of time. you can use the same argument for the trip from the airport to the hotel, but you automatically lose two hours because of the early pick up. this way, you can get an extra 2 hours of gambling in before you leave LV.
if you want to save a few bucks, walk out of the baggage claim area and then purchase a shuttle ticket -- buy from one of the booths in the middle -- they are the busiest and you'll wait less for the shuttle to leave. tickets for the middle booths are $5.00 per person. avoid getting the round-trip tickets, which are tempting because its so cheap. i'll tell you why -- when you want to get from the hotel back to the airport, if you take the shuttle, they will force you to leave at least 2 hour prior to your flight, mainly because they will pick up many other parties on the way to the hotel -- waste of time. you can use the same argument for the trip from the airport to the hotel, but you automatically lose two hours because of the early pick up. this way, you can get an extra 2 hours of gambling in before you leave LV.