Last updated: September 2026
The Las Vegas Strip is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The strip, officially named, Las Vegas Boulevard, is four miles of excitement and entertainment, especially the first three miles of the strip where the majority of casinos are located.
The best way to enjoy The Las Vegas Strip is to start at one end and work your way up or down the strip, popping in and out of the world-famous casinos and hotels. However, not everyone is excited about walking three to four miles under the bright Nevada sun.
The monorail tram to and from Mandalay Bay
There are now only two free trams operating on the Strip: (1) Mandalay Bay–Luxor–Excalibur and (2) Park MGM–ARIA–Bellagio. The Mirage–Treasure Island tram is NOT operating — The Mirage closed July 17, 2024 and the site is under construction for Hard Rock Las Vegas.
The trams are not the same system as the official Las Vegas Monorail system that operates on the East side of the strip. The Las Vegas Monorail is a ticketed train whereas the two free trams are operated independently and paid for by the casinos they serve.
Vegas Tram Map – Excalibur tram to Luxor to Mandalay Bay Tram Route
Mandalay Bay to Luxor to Excalibur Tram
Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur are located at the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip. All three hotels are MGM Resorts properties and are located just a few yards from MGM Hotel and Casino and New York New York.
The tram begins at Mandalay Bay, makes a stop at Luxor, and ends at Excalibur; however, there is no Luxor stop on the way back. Only an express tram is available for boarding at Excalibur which takes visitors straight back to Mandalay Bay.
The cars on this free monorail are clean, air-conditioned, and run every five minutes or so. Guests staying at Mandalay Bay can access the southern end of the strip quickly using the tram get to Excalibur and then accessing the pedestrian bridge to get across the street to New York New York or head east toward the former Tropicana site (closed April 2024 for the ballpark) and nearby south-Strip hotels.
Hours of operation:
Hours change — confirm current hours on the MGM Resorts property site before you go. The table below is an older 2022/2023 reference only.
Older 2022/2023 hours (reference only — may be outdated):
| Friday - Tuesday | 10am - Midnight |
| Wednesday - Thursday | Closed |
Use the Mandalay-Luxor-Excalibur tram to visit Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, Bodies or Titanic Exhibits at Luxor and the Tournament of Kings at Excalibur.
Aria Express Tram – Park MGM to Aria to Bellagio
Park MGM to Aria to Bellagio Tram
Vegas Vacationers who are on the strip for shopping until they drop will make good use of the Park MGM- Aria-Bellagio free monorail. The tram begins at Park MGM near the Aria Entrance and stops at the Crystals Shopping Mall near the Cosmopolitan, then ends at South Tower of the Bellagio where the spa is located.
Visitors who get off the tram at Bellagio can then access the elevators to head down to the Bellagio Convention Hall and go inside the Bellagio Hotel. Vdara Hotel can also be accessed from this tram with all the same stops on the way back to Park MGM.
Aria Express Tram Map – Park MGM to Aria to Bellagio
This monorail is an eight-minute right from beginning to end with large cars offering plenty of room for arms full of shopping bags. A train attends each stop every seven to ten minutes.
Hours of operation:
Hours change — confirm current hours on the MGM Resorts property site before you go. The table below is an older 2022/2023 reference only.
Older 2022/2023 hours (reference only — may be outdated):
| Monday - Sunday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Daily (during T-Mobile events) | 8 am - 11 pm |
Use the Park MGM-Aria-Bellagio tram to visit Crystals Shopping Mall, T-Mobile Arena, one of Cher’s Shows, or the Bellagio Conservatory.
Las Vegas Tram Station at Mirage
Mirage to Treasure Island Tram (not operating)
Status update: The Mirage–TI tram is not in service while The Mirage site is closed for Hard Rock construction (Mirage closed July 17, 2024). Free trams that remain: Mandalay Bay↔Luxor↔Excalibur and Park MGM↔Aria↔Bellagio.
The Mirage-Treasure Island Tram was built when Steve Wynn owned both Mirage and Treasure Island Properties.
When it operated, the tram ran between the two hotels with no stops in between. It is currently closed — do not plan your trip around the Mirage–TI tram. Its former hours are no longer applicable.
With The Mirage closed, its volcano, Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat and shows are no longer operating there. Looking for Shin Lim? He performs at The Venetian/Palazzo — walk there along the Strip or via the pedestrian bridges (there is no Mirage tram route). Beatles LOVE ended with The Mirage in July 2024; see Cirque du Soleil shows still running nearby.
Mirage–TI tram (not operating while Mirage/Hard Rock site is closed) on the Las Vegas Strip
Touring the Strip with the Free Tram System
Using the two free trams and a little bit of walking, visitors can easily explore the heart of the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay north toward Caesars Palace and beyond.
Travel from Mandalay Bay to Excalibur on the tram. Walk across the pedestrian bridge located near the tram entrance to the north. Walk past the New York New York and continue on North to Park MGM. Use the Park MGM tram to head all the way down to the Bellagio. The tram stops near the hotel entrance, so this is a great time to explore an iconic hotel on the strip.
Use the pedestrian bridge on the other side of the Bellagio to cross over to Caesar’s Palace. You can stroll through the Forum Shops for retail therapy or continue north on the Strip sidewalk past the closed Mirage/Hard Rock construction site to Treasure Island (the Mirage–TI tram is not running, so walk this stretch). A pedestrian bridge near Treasure Island will take you over to The Venetian where another bridge waits to connect you to Wynn.
While you won’t be able to get all the way to Stratosphere via the free trams and pedestrian bridges, this method of transportation keeps you in the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard where the most iconic and popular attractions are found.
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