Monday, April 13, 2009

What's the best ground transportation choice from McCarron Airport to Bellagio?

There will be two travellers and I'd like to spend the least but get to my destination efficiently.


If you have reservations at The Bellagio, they should pick U up at the airport.

For NO extra charge.

A taxi. There are plenty of them waiting at the airport

if you have reservations at the hotel you get picked up at airport

Ok, if you are splitting the fare a taxi would be best - I go to Vegas every couple of months and also stay at Bellagio - by the way, unless you are a "high roller" they do not pick you up at the airport.

There are also inexpensive shuttles that stop at all the hotels and are very cheap - if you don't mind stopping at other hotels and time is not a factor this would be the way to go - I, however would rather get to the hotel as soon as possible.

A taxi would cost about $16 not including tip - a limo would cost $45 not including tip -

Another hint - many times there is a huge line for a taxi - so if you check in your luggage, have a sky cap help you with the luggage cause they take you to another door where there is not wait - all you have to do is give the person a tip - it is well worth it - I mean there have been time when there are hundreds in line and it's like waiting in line at Disney Land! The weather also plays into it especially when it's over 100 degrees and most are smoking in lined - Yuk!!

What ever you decide good luck and have a great time - I just love Bellagio!! :)

There is a shuttle service just outside of baggage claim (the far end where the Southwest baggage office is located

I think the cost as $8.00 (one-way) or you can purchase a discounted round-trip ticket.

Cabs and limos are efficient, and will take you non-stop to your destination; however you can save some $$ and still arrive in plenty of time to enjoy Las Vegas if you take a shuttle

Most of the hotels have their own shuttles for their customers, it should probably be free if you are staying there. Call and find out if you need for them to arrange to come and get you...or some hotels just have the shuttles run every 1/2 or so.

I was in Vegas in late May and took the shuttle bus from the airport to the MGM Grand where we were staying. It was $10 round trip - so it isnt that bad of a deal. You may have to wait a little at the airport and hotel, but its worth it. More cost effective than riding a taxi or limo.

dunno.....

Please check these links for your answers.

http://www.mccarran.com/03_shuttles_01.asp

http://www.mccarran.com/

The Bellagio is one of the most expensive casinos in Vegas. If you can't afford a $50 limo to the hotel, you should have booked a cheaper hotel.

For less frustrations and cost i would suggest the Taxi. I went to Vegas in July, used the Greyline shuttle and though getting the hotel was not too much of a problem, they basically abandoned us for the return trip. Called three time and on the third call was advised to take a cab, and got stiffed for it too.....

I work at Mccarran International Airport. I always tell my customers to take the shuttle buses located outside of baggage claim on level one. The shuttle buses are less than 5 dollars per person. The only thing is that if your pressed for time it might not be the best choice. The shuttle bus goes in order of closeness. For example if you are going to the Bellagio and another patron is going to the MGM they will stop at the MGM first because it is closer. If you have time save yourself a few bucks and enjoy the scenic route.

Try the shuttles at the airport. There are many to choose from.

Cabs in vegas are cheap and efficient. There's a cab line at the airport that's as efficient as any I've seen anywhere. (About $15)

limo.

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