Link to bus schedule: Westcliff Airport Express connects the airport to downtown Las Vegas for less

For those of you who like to stay in downtown Las Vegas - or visit a couple of the outlying casinos or outlet malls - there is a new bus route that connects you from McCarran Airport to those outlying areas.


Started in December 2010, this new bus route extends from McCarran Airport to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino, the Las Vegas Premium Outlets (very popular with visitors from other countries), to the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard near the Tropicana, MGM, Mandalay Bay and other surrounding casinos, and back to the airport again.


Get on the bus!

A list of the departure times - as well as a map of the route - are included, which should help passengers to "visualize" their trip and plan accordingly.


I am hoping that the website owner will continue to update this bus schedule if it changes.  If anyone notices that things are NOT being updated, please let me know with a comment.


Considering the high price of a taxi ride from the airport to downtown, which is about $40 one way (not including a tip), this would be a great option for the Vegas visitor looking to stretch their dollars.  I have a friend who frequently stays downtown for part of her trip, and this would certainly take the pressure off of her to try and find another way to get downtown cheaply.


Happy traveling!

Map links: The Strip, downtown, and various casinos/hotels

Three maps to help you get around Vegas a little easier!

Here's an up-to-date map of the Las Vegas Strip:
http://www.bigempire.com/vegas/strip.html

A really good map of downtown Las Vegas:
http://www.vegastodayandtomorrow.com/THEdowntownMAP.htm

A link to maps and floor plans for the various Las Vegas hotels and casinos:
http://www.vegascasinoinfo.com/propmap1.html

Cool Vegas Maps - Interactive Vegas maps and matching games

Here's a link to another great Vegas-related site: http://www.coolvegasmap.com/aboutcoolvegasmap.htm

I asked the site owner, John, (also known as "jpkvegas" over at LV4E) if he minded me linking his site here, and he welcomed the additional attention. I have added it to my favorite sites on the sidebar, as well.

Not only does his site give you access to various interactive maps of Las Vegas, but he also has several matching games under the "Fun Las Vegas Game" tab. I was able to provide him with some of my Vegas photos for his 'Vegas carpets' matching game, and I hope to be able to provide him with more photos in the future.