The Vegas Loop Central Station underground passenger terminal at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Photo: LandingInVegas Editorial Team

Las Vegas is experiencing a massive transportation revolution. If you are visiting in 2026, you no longer have to rely solely on expensive rideshares or sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Strip.

From underground Tesla tunnels to completely driverless cars, Las Vegas has become a testing ground for futuristic (and sometimes secret) transit options. Here is your ultimate logistical guide to using the Vegas Loop, Robo-Taxis, and the free casino trams.

1. The Vegas Loop (The Boring Company)

Built by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, the Vegas Loop is an underground tunnel system where human-driven Teslas transport you point-to-point, entirely bypassing the surface-level Strip traffic. What started as a small loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) is rapidly expanding.

Current 2026 Stations

As of 2026, the operational stations that tourists can use include:

• Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) (Multiple stops across the campus)
• Resorts World
• Encore / Wynn
• Westgate
• Fontainebleau

Expansions toward Downtown Las Vegas, Chinatown, and the airport are currently under construction.

Pricing and How to Ride

To ride the Vegas Loop outside of the LVCC campus, you will need a digital ticket.

• Single Ride: $4.25
• Round Trip: $7.00
• All-Day Pass: $12.50

2. Driverless Robo-Taxis (Zoox & Waymo)

Welcome to the future: you can now summon a completely autonomous, driverless vehicle to pick you up in Las Vegas.

Zoox by Amazon

Zoox vehicles are custom-built robotaxis (they don’t even have a steering wheel!). They have been testing heavily in Las Vegas and operate in specific geo-fenced areas.

• How to Ride: You must download the dedicated Zoox app. You cannot request these through Uber or Lyft.
• Pricing: During their initial rollout and testing phases, rides have frequently been offered for free, though standard pricing models will be introduced as the service area expands.

Waymo by Google

Waymo operates modified Jaguars equipped with advanced lidar and sensor suites. They have expanded their service area rapidly across the city.

• How to Ride: Download the Waymo One app. Similar to standard rideshare, you input your destination, and the car will navigate to your pickup point.

3. The “Secret” Free Casino Trams

While the Las Vegas Monorail on the east side of the Strip costs money ($5.50+ per ride), MGM Resorts operates two completely free tram lines on the west side of the Strip. These are absolute lifesavers during the intense summer heat.

The South Tram (Mandalay Bay Route)

This elevated tram connects the three southernmost MGM properties.

• Route: Mandalay Bay ↔ Luxor ↔ Excalibur.
• Pro Tip: Take the tram to the Luxor. The tram drops you off right at the front entrance, allowing you to walk directly into the hotel through the massive, iconic Sphinx!

The Aria Express

This tram operates in the center of the Strip, connecting the sprawling CityCenter complex to the Bellagio.

• Route: Park MGM ↔ Shops at Crystals (Aria) ↔ Bellagio / Vdara.
• Pro Tip: This is the absolute best way to travel from the T-Mobile Arena (near Park MGM) directly to the Bellagio fountains without breaking a sweat.