Best way to get to Rick's restoration from the Flamingo? advice please

Hi. Just wondering what is the best way to get from the Flamingo to Rick's restoration?
Is it to take the Deuce bus and walk the rest? If so, what stop do I get off at and is the walk in the daytime safe or too long on a hot July day?
Would a cab be better? If so; does anyone know how much it might roughly be from the Flamingo area?
I plan on going from Rick's down to Fremont after and wonder what is the best way to get there as I have heard that the area can be a little dicey.
Any advice/trip experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

If you take strip bus to Charleston and walk over, its about 1/2-3/4 mile from the strip. You could also get off just north of Stratosphere and take the main bus and get off at charleston.

 

We will have a rental care. If we drive there will parking be an issue?

 

Parking is not an issue. They have about 50 spaces available.