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Transportation for Business meetings in multiple hotels

Discussion in 'Getting There & Getting Around' started by Bobby V., May 7, 2024.

  1. Bobby V.

    Bobby V. Newbie

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    I will be staying in the Aria, but have meetings in both the Venetian and Resorts World. It looks like the tram from Aria only goes as far as the Bellagio. Are there any secrets or tricks to get from the Aria to those two hotels without Uber/Lyft/Taxi or walking ?
     
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    No.

    You could cross the street and take the monorail, but that doesn't really get you there. You would get off at the Harrah's/Linq stop and walk to Venetian. Resorts World is pretty isolated.

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    I don't know off the top of my head what the routes are for the Vegas Loop, but you could look into that.

    Regardless, you WILL have some walking to do, as these monorail stations are on the backside of each hotel.
     
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  3. Bobby V.

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    Thanks.
     
  4. The Rumor

    The Rumor VIP Whale

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    best bet for Aria to RW is a car. Go out the back side of Aria to uber pickup
     
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    Zeromus-X Faux-High Roller

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    You could take the tram from Aria to Bellagio, cross LV Blvd to Horseshoe , take the Monorail to the Convention Center, and then the Tesla loop to Resorts World. This would be a terrible idea.

    You could also take the bus up the Strip. This is a better idea, but slow.

    Uber/Lyft should be about ten bucks. Lyft picks right up from Resorts World's front door now so it's even easier to get back.
     
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  6. HoyaHeel

    HoyaHeel Grammar Police & Admin

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    For business meetings, I'd rideshare/taxi. If I had to be frugal, the Deuce bus. But boy can it get packed and backed up - you aren't always able to get on when you want.
     
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  7. nostresshere

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    Looks like Uber is your best bet. Trying to do the monorail would require SERIOUS walking.

    I did not see if this a big convention, or just some individual work thing. Large conventions often run shuttle busses between hotels.
     
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    Running.
     
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    If it's for bona fide business, taxi, and expense it out!
     
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    I mean, yeah, but I've worked for ngos and community orgs and there are NO budgets for some organizations and businesses. Sometimes you need to be frugal to get to do the trip etc at all.
     
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  11. Headache 21

    Headache 21 i don't wanna grow up, i'm a toys'r'us kid

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    do you have to stay at Aria? You could save yourself a ton of time by moving further north.

    Otherwise - yea - ride share or taxi is your friend, especially if you can expense everything.

    If you need to be cheap - the Deuce is a great option, but can be slow once the day gets going. If you're heading up there in the morning before the crowds start pouring out onto the streets, then that could be a really good and cheap option for you. From lunch time on it's still good - but will take a while, so don't use it if you're in a hurry.

    Traffic can be a nightmare so give yourself plenty of time no matter which option you choose.
     
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