Las Vegas F1 Weekend: Las Vegas Monorail Provides Convenient Strip Transportation

The Las Vegas Monorail offers fans a quick and convenient transportation option over the inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, taking place Thursday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 18.

FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, taking place Thursday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 18.

The all-electric system features seven stations along Las Vegas Boulevard, with three providing direct access to race zones – Harrah’s/LINQ Station, Flamingo Station, and Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station.

To better accommodate the influx of race enthusiasts, the Monorail has adjusted its hours and will operate continuously from Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 a.m. to Monday, Nov. 20 at 3 a.m. Monorail trains will arrive at each station every 5-12 minutes. Train frequency will be based on demand for service.

Discounted Monorail tickets specifically for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are available here and can be downloaded to a mobile device. It is recommended that patrons purchase tickets online ahead of time. Attendees are also encouraged to reference the route map to identify their preferred stop before arriving at the Monorail.

Las Vegas locals can purchase one-way tickets for $1 by showing Nevada identification at each of the Monorail station customer service booths except Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On race days, customer service hours have been extended to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.  On all other dates, customer service hours can be found here.

Monorail ticket holders looking for things to do in the destination over F1 weekend are invited to take advantage of the “Show Your Ticket & Save” program, which provides discounts on shows, attractions, restaurants and more.

ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS MONORAIL
The Las Vegas Monorail provides a quick and convenient connection along the Las Vegas Strip, linking riders to world-class restaurants, shows, shops, day/nightclubs, spas, hotels, and casinos. In minutes, Monorail riders can travel the famous Las Vegas Strip in a safe, comfortable, and clean environment – without the hassles of traffic or wasted time. Currently, the privately funded Monorail system includes seven stations: MGM Grand; Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah’s/The LINQ; Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center; Westgate Resort & Casino and SAHARA Las Vegas. Las Vegas’ “green” public transportation choice, the Monorail’s electric trains are zero-emission vehicles. Hours of operation are Mondays, 7 a.m. to midnight; Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. For more information on the Las Vegas Monorail or where to purchase tickets, call 866-4-MONORAIL (866-466-6672); visit www.LVMonorail.com.

ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With more than 150,000 hotel rooms and more than 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.