Getting around Las Vegas is always a consideration when you are planning your trip. Your selections are influenced by your budget and destination. If you are moving long distances or traveling with luggage, a taxi, Uber, or Lyft may still be easier. But for simple Strip-to-Downtown trips, the Deuce is usually one of the cheapest options.
Bus rides on the Deuce are a common feature in the city. They are operated by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), offering one of the most affordable ways to travel between the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. If you want to save more, then buses are your option, no buts about that.
The double-decker city buses are run by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), the transit agency responsible for Las Vegas public bus service. The buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are a dependable transportation channel while in the city.
The Deuce Schedule
The bus makes trips between Fremont Street Experience and the South Strip Transit Terminal. You are assured to board a bus virtually anytime. Catch a ride every ten to fifteen minutes on the Strip from 7 am to 1 am and every twenty minutes from 1 am to 7 am.
Bus Hours: 24 hours
- 7:00 am-1.00 am (bus arrives every 10-15 minutes)
- 1:00 am-7.00 am (bus arrives every 20 minutes)
Tip: The Deuce can operate modified routing and schedules during Formula 1 race week or other major construction and event periods. Check rtcsnv.com, rideRTC, or the Transit app before relying on a specific stop during major events.
Deuce Routes Along the Las Vegas Strip
The bus operates 24 hours along the Strip, between Fremont Street Experience and South Strip Transit Terminal. In between, it makes stops in the dedicated bus stops with a shelter and stops sign. These stops are placed near many major attractions and hotels along the Strip, although spacing varies by location.
RTC operates many routes across the Las Vegas Valley, but the Deuce is the visitor-focused route that runs along Las Vegas Boulevard and Downtown. Buses can get crowded during peak visitor times, events, and late-night hours.
The Deuce runs in two directions: southbound from Downtown toward the South Strip Transit Terminal, and northbound from the South Strip area back toward Downtown.
# The Southbound Deuce Route
| 1. Fremont Street Experience (on Las Vegas Blvd) | 2. Fremont Street Experience (on Carson at 3rd St) | 3. Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) Access to LV North Premium Outlets, transfer to Route 401 at BTC Bay 19. |
4. Arts District (Charleston) |
| 5. 3rd St & Imperial | 6. Oakey Blvd | 7. The STRAT | 8. SAHARA Las Vegas |
| 9. Hilton Grand Vacations | 10. Slots-A-Fun/Circus Circus | 11. Resorts World Las Vegas | 12. Encore |
| 13. Fashion Show Mall | 14. Treasure Island | 15. Harrah’s | 16. Caesars Palace |
| 17. Cosmopolitan/Bellagio | 18. Park MGM | 19. Excalibur | 20. Luxor |
| 21. Mandalay Bay | 22. Welcome to LV Sign | 23. Sunset Rd | 24. Town Square |
| 25. LV South Premium Outlets | 26. Harry Reid Rent-A-Car Center | 27. South Strip Transit Terminal (SSTT) |
# The Northbound Deuce Route
| 1. South Strip Transit Terminal (SSTT) | 2. Las Vegas Golf | 3. Welcome to LV Sign | 4. Four Seasons |
| 5. Mandalay Bay | 6. MGM/Showcase Mall | 7. Polo Towers | 8. Planet Hollywood |
| 9. Paris | 10. Harrah’s | 11. Venetian | 12. Wynn |
| 13. Convention Center Dr | 14. Circus Circus/LV Convention Center | 15. Fontainebleau | 16. Hilton Grand Vacations |
| 17. SAHARA Las Vegas | 18. The STRAT | 19. St. Louis Ave | 20. Oakey Blvd |
| 21. 3rd St & Imperial | 22. Arts District (Charleston) | 23. Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) Access to LV North Premium Outlets, transfer to Route 401 at BTC Bay 19. |
24. Fremont Street Experience (on Carson at Casino Center) |
| 25. Fremont Street Experience (on 4th St) | 26. Stewart & 4th St (Mob Museum) | 27. Fremont Street Experience (on Las Vegas Blvd) |
Deuce Bus Fare
The RTC aims to make transportation within the city accessible and affordable. As a result of this regulation, fares are usually well cushioned and cheaper than a taxi. It is one of the cheapest transportation modes within the city and a suitable one to tour the Vegas Strip. Amazing views, aerated interior, and fair pricing is the ultimate price riding the deuce.
The Strip and All Access fare for visitors is $4 for a single ride, $6 for a 2-hour pass, $8 for a 24-hour pass, and $20 for a 3-day pass.
All passes are valid for the period stated starting from the time it was bought. If you buy a 2-hour $6 pass, its validity expires two hours after purchase or activation.
So when should you buy the ticket?
There is nothing as bad as buying a ticket, and it runs out of use before you can use it. To avoid this, make sure that your purchasing time falls within the caped period of the ticket. Buying such a ticket 5-15 minutes before you travel is always ideal.
Also, take into account the waiting time at the deuce stop, an average of 20 minutes. Conclusively, you should buy a ticket when you are ready to travel. That way, you can use the pass for several stops as long as it’s valid.
Nevada residents can use residential fares and longer residential passes when eligible. RTC also offers reduced fares for qualifying riders such as youth ages 6-17, seniors 60 and over, veterans, students, and riders with disabilities. Children five and younger ride free when accompanied by a responsible person.
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Deuce Bus Tickets
The Deuce uses RTC’s regular ticketing system. You can buy passes on board, at select Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), through the rideRTC app, or through supported apps such as Transit and Uber. Buying before you board can save time, especially during busy periods. RTC also supports Tap & GO options through the rideRTC app and reloadable cards.
If you pay cash on board or at a TVM, exact fare is required and change is not given.
RTC’s current Deuce route PDF notes that, effective November 13, 2025, all TVMs only accept cash. For card or mobile payment, use Tap & GO, the rideRTC app, Transit app, Uber app, or a reloadable Tap & GO card where available. Passes are valid from the time of purchase or activation.
Where to purchase TVM tickets?
TVMs are available at selected Deuce stops and popular visitor areas. The exact locations can change, so check the RTC pass-purchase page, the rideRTC app, or the current Deuce route PDF before relying on a specific machine. Common visitor-area TVM stops include:
- Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas Boulevard
- Fremont Street Experience 4th Street
- The Strat Hotel
- Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
- Las Vegas Golf
- Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
- Bellagio Hotel
- Cosmopolitan Hotel
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- Las Vegas Premium Outlets
- Wynn Las Vegas
- Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
- Polo Towers
- Tropicana Las Vegas
- Harrah’s Las Vegas
- MGM Grand
- Town Square Las Vegas
- Paris Hotel Las Vegas
- Fashion Show Mall
- Mandalay Bay
- Caesars Palace
Nevada residents can get discounted residential fares and passes through the rideRTC app, select vendors, the Bonneville Transit Center, RTC Administration Building, or other RTC-approved purchase options:
- Mario’s Westside Market
- 7 Eleven
- Cash Land
- Albertsons
- Check City
- Circle K
- Money Tree
Why Would You Choose a Deuce Ride Over Other Transportation?
First off, it is cheap compared with many rideshare or taxi trips. It is one of the most affordable transportations in the city and on the Strip, known for extravagant expenses. This is a treat to your pocket for sure.
Second, the deuces are well-conditioned, so you will not have a heat problem onboard. It is livable even at peak hours when the bus rides at full capacity. The RTC makes sure to maintain these buses so that riders can enjoy their trips.
The bus is also the perfect ride if you are a traveler. You will get to see the many stops the bus makes. You feel like you are on the tour bus! Not to mention the deuce makes stops in virtually all casinos and hotels on the strip.
You can shorten your distance by just boarding this bus, imagine that. It is one of the best ways to tour the Strip, seeing all the night glory of the city.
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Conclusion
Bus fare in the city of sin is affordable with RTC’s Deuce service. They are not only cheap but offer a better view of the Strip. They are fitted with air conditioning to make your drive comfortable, with stops in all major hotels and casinos from Fremont Street Experience down past The Welcome to Las Vegas Sign toward the South Strip Transit Terminal (SSTT)
If you pay with cash, carry exact change because drivers and TVMs do not give change. You can also buy passes through the rideRTC app from your home or hotel.
Passes start validity at the time of purchase or activation, so timing is key. All in all, taking a deuce ride around the city during the day or at night will give you the best free views. Happy travels!