Operating more than 50 bus routes in the Las Vegas area, the Regional Transportation Commission provides reliable transit services to millions of residents and tourists every year. Several RTC buses are dedicated to transporting riders between Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip. From casinos and convention centers to shopping centers and indoor arenas, the SDX and DEUCE lines will take you to the most visited points in Sin City. Click here to visit Regional Transportation Commission website.
Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Routes
Operating on a 24-hour schedule every day, the RTC DEUCE is one of the most reliable transportation services in Las Vegas. The two-level design also makes this bus quite recognizable on the local roads. This line runs between the Fremont Street Experience in the downtown district and the South Strip Transit Terminal.
The southbound service stops near major resorts on the Strip, such as the Mirage, Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. The DEUCE also stops at major retail centers on the Strip's southern trip, such as Town Square and the Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.
When heading northbound, this bus stops near major hotels that overlook the eastern side of Las Vegas Boulevard. For example, this express route serves the Tropicana, Harrah's and Wynn. As the bus approaches its northern terminal, it stops at the Arts District, The Mob Museum and other notable attractions in downtown.
Having a sleek exterior that's inspired by light rail trains, the Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) runs daily from 9 AM to midnight. This bus transports passengers between the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets and South Strip Transfer Terminal. The Government Center and Symphony Park are some major points in downtown Las Vegas that are served by the SDX but not the DEUCE. Both lines have shared stops along the Strip, such as at the Paris Hotel and Bellagio. In normal traffic patterns, both buses are expected to arrive at their designated stops every 15 minutes.
Transfer Options
The Bonneville Transit Center is the main transportation hub in downtown Las Vegas. Having LEED certification, this transit station includes modern facilities and amenities to accommodate a large volume of tourist traffic. Several outdoor bus platforms with roofs make it easy to transfer from the DEUCE or SDX to other RTC routes, such as the BHX, CX and WAX. Some of the outdoor bays are also designated for the 106, 206 and other lines that serve communities outside of the Strip and downtown.
Located at the corner of East Sunset Road and Gilepsie Street, the South Strip Transfer Terminal serves as the southern terminal for numerous RTC lines, including the 217, 104 and 122. This major bus hub is situated next to the Sports Center of Las Vegas and Gene Woods Racing Experience. If you don't mind a 10-minute walk, you can easily get from the SSTT and the Town Square Las Vegas or Carroll Shelby Museum. The RTC 109 bus connects the SSTT with Terminal 1 at McCarran International Airport. The ride between the bus station and the airport normally takes less than 15 minutes. Some other RTC lines that operate at this major airport include the 108 and Westcliff Airport Express.
Many of the stops along the DEUCE and SDX routes are within walking distance of Las Vegas Monorail stations. This rapid transit service provides convenient access to resorts and other notable landmarks on the eastern side of the Las Vegas Boulevard. Additionally, some of the resorts on the western side of the boulevard are served by ARIA Express Tram. Click here to visit Regional Transportation Commission website.
Published On: 2019-06-03
Updated On: 2020-06-03
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