Airport Shuttle Share-A-Ride Transfer

Airport Shuttle Share-A-Ride Transfer

A shared Bell Trans van from Harry Reid International straight to your Strip or Downtown hotel door — the cheapest transfer that ends at your hotel, as long as you're not in a hurry.

Airport Shuttle Share-A-Ride Transfer

Is the Share-A-Ride Airport Shuttle Worth It?

This is the classic budget transfer at Harry Reid International: book a seat online, walk out of baggage claim to the Bell Trans curb, and ride a shared van to the front door of your Strip or Downtown hotel. No rideshare app, no taxi line, no dragging bags up to a parking garage — Bell Trans has run Las Vegas airport transfers for decades, and the whole system is built around arriving travelers who just want to be pointed at a van.

The trade-off is baked into the name: it's a share ride, so the van typically makes three to five hotel stops, and a drive you could do in 15 minutes runs 30 to 45 — longer when your hotel draws the last drop. That math favors solo travelers who aren't in a hurry. For two or more people, a direct rideshare splits to roughly the same cost per head and skips every stop, and anyone landing after midnight needs a different plan anyway, since vans only run from early morning until around 12 a.m. Going home, the return pickup isn't a walk-up — it has to be reserved ahead.

Insider tipFirst hotel pickups start around 5 a.m. and the van still makes stops on the way back, so if your flight leaves before about 8 a.m., a direct rideshare is the safer bet.
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Location

5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Las Vegas airport shuttle run all night?

No. Vans wind down around midnight — the last one leaves the airport at roughly 12:15 a.m. — and don't restart until early morning, so red-eye arrivals should plan on a taxi or rideshare instead.

What's the absolute cheapest way from the airport to the Strip?

An RTC public bus — routes 109 and the Centennial Express board at ground level of Terminal 1, and the CX also stops at Terminal 3. The bus undercuts the shuttle but means hauling bags to a stop and walking at the far end; the shuttle is the cheapest option that ends at your hotel's entrance.

Do I need to book before I land?

Airport-to-hotel seats can be bought any time, even after you arrive, but booking online ahead locks your fare and sends you straight to the curb instead of the ticket booth. The return leg is the one that genuinely needs advance notice.

Can small kids ride the shuttle?

Yes, but Nevada law requires young children to ride in car seats and the shuttle doesn't provide them — you bring your own. For many families that hassle tips the decision toward a rental car or a private transfer.

Are pets allowed on the shuttle?

Bell Trans describes the service as pet-friendly, which most shared shuttles aren't. Confirm size and carrier rules when you book, since you'll be sharing the van with strangers.
Rating

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PriceFrom $15
WhereHarry Reid International Airport
Address5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Pickup pointsTerminal 1: outside baggage claim at Door 8. Terminal 3: Door 51 on Level Zero. Look for Bell Trans signage and the booth at the curb.
Coverage and faresServes most major hotels on the Strip corridor and in Downtown Las Vegas. Ticketing is per seat and zoned by distance from the airport, sold one-way or round trip.
VehiclesSprinter-style vans and small shuttle buses; the driver loads and unloads luggage. Oversized bags ride space-permitting.
Return to the airportHotel-to-airport pickups must be reserved — the operator asks for at least 12 hours' notice to guarantee a seat. Slots run on the hour and are set a few hours before your flight to allow for stops en route.
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