Indoor Walkways Between Vegas Casinos: Every Hidden Connection on the Strip

Eight indoor walkways connect Las Vegas Strip casinos — climate-controlled corridors most visitors never find. Excalibur runs into Luxor and Mandalay Bay through Mandalay Place. Bellagio links to Vdara and Cosmopolitan via an enclosed CityCenter bridge. Horseshoe and Paris share a cobblestone walkway. Venetian and Palazzo are a single connected complex. Two free tram systems serve the west side, the paid Las Vegas Monorail covers the east, and elevated bridges cross every major intersection.

The Strip is 4.2 miles long, but the distances between casinos feel longer. The buildings are massive, the exits are hidden, and the desert makes everything shimmer just close enough to look walkable. Most first-time visitors figure this out the hard way — halfway through a 25-minute walk they thought would take five.

Indoor walkways matter most in summer, when sidewalk temperatures regularly hit 110°F. They also matter in January, when the Strip wind cuts through anything you're wearing. This guide covers every indoor walkway on the Strip first — ranked by length and usefulness — then the outdoor bridges, free trams, monorail, and Vegas Loop.

Indoor Walkways Between Vegas Casinos

Eight indoor walkways connect Strip casinos. Every route below is climate-controlled and never steps outside — the routes locals use to avoid 110°F sidewalks in July and Strip wind in January. They're ordered roughly by length and usefulness.

1. Excalibur → Luxor → Mandalay Bay (~0.8 miles, longest)

The longest continuous indoor path on the Strip. From Excalibur's south end on the Castle Walk level, an enclosed walkway leads into Luxor's north entrance. From Luxor, the Mandalay Place shopping corridor (the Shoppes at Mandalay Place) continues into Mandalay Bay. End-to-end is about 0.8 miles and 12–15 minutes on foot — entirely indoors and air-conditioned. (Note: the moving sidewalks that once ran along the Luxor-Excalibur stretch were removed by MGM Resorts; you now walk the full length on foot.)

Mandalay Place shops keep their own hours (most run 10 AM–11 PM), but the corridor itself is accessible whenever the casinos are — effectively 24/7. For the step-by-step route, see our Mandalay Bay to Luxor walking guide for the south half, or the Luxor to Excalibur walking guide for the north half.

2. CityCenter Cluster: Bellagio ↔ Vdara ↔ Cosmopolitan ↔ Aria ↔ Park MGM

The most densely connected indoor network on the Strip. Five properties chain together through a series of enclosed walkways and bridges — you can spend a whole evening hopping between casinos here without ever stepping outside.

• Bellagio ↔ Vdara: Enclosed bridge near the Bellagio Spa Tower entrance. About 3 minutes.
• Vdara ↔ Cosmopolitan: Enclosed walkway via stairs/elevator at Vdara that leads into Cosmopolitan's third floor. About 4 minutes.
• Aria ↔ Vdara: Covered, climate-controlled connection at the Vdara entrance. About 3 minutes.
• Park MGM ↔ Aria: Indoor walkway near the shared parking garage. 3–5 minutes.

Combined with the Aria Express tram (which also serves Bellagio, Aria, and Park MGM), the CityCenter cluster is the easiest area on the Strip to move through indoors. Door-to-door from Bellagio's casino floor to Cosmopolitan's casino floor is about 10–12 minutes, entirely enclosed.

3. Cosmopolitan ↔ Planet Hollywood (via Miracle Mile Shops)

A pedestrian bridge connects the Cosmopolitan to the Miracle Mile Shops, which then wraps around Planet Hollywood's casino floor. Miracle Mile is a fully enclosed 475,000-square-foot mall with 1.2 miles of corridor, so even though the route passes through hundreds of shops, it's all indoors and climate-controlled. Door-to-door is 8–12 minutes depending on where you enter.

4. Venetian ↔ Palazzo (single connected complex)

The Venetian and Palazzo are technically separate hotels but share a single complex via the Grand Canal Shoppes. You can walk from one casino floor to the other in 5–8 minutes without going outside — most guests don't realize they've crossed properties. The mall runs late, but the casino-to-casino path stays open 24/7.

5. Horseshoe ↔ Paris Las Vegas

An indoor cobblestone walkway lined with shops and restaurants connects Horseshoe to Paris. Like Venetian/Palazzo, the transition is seamless — the cobblestone styling continues across the property line, and many visitors don't notice they've moved between casinos.

2024 conversion: The Versailles Tower at Paris — formerly Horseshoe's Jubilee Tower, originally built in 1981 — was internally reskinned, raised 17 feet, reroofed in Parisian style, and rebranded as Paris property in 2024. The second-floor connector between the tower and the Paris casino floor opened with the conversion, giving Versailles guests a faster indoor route to the Paris casino floor in addition to the original ground-level cobblestone walkway. See our Paris Las Vegas layout guide for the full property map.

Outdoor Pedestrian Bridges

Where indoor walkways don't exist, elevated pedestrian bridges cross every major Strip intersection. They're faster than crossing at street level (long light cycles, no crosswalk in some places) but expose you to whatever the weather is doing. Most are covered; none are air-conditioned.

• Bellagio ↔ Caesars Palace: Crosses West Flamingo Road. Covered but not enclosed. 10–15 minutes door-to-door.
• MGM Grand ↔ New York-New York: Renovated pedestrian bridge over Tropicana Avenue, part of the $30.2 million LVCVA-funded four-corner project completed in 2017 (new escalators, tempered-glass panes, aluminum panels, and lighted handrails). 5–8 minutes door-to-door. From NYNY, you can continue indoors through Park MGM to reach Aria.
• Palazzo → Wynn: Outdoor bridge crosses Sands Avenue. About 5 minutes.
• Venetian ↔ Sphere: Pedestrian bridge from the Venetian to the Sphere entertainment venue.
• Treasure Island ↔ Venetian/Palazzo: Pedestrian bridge across Las Vegas Boulevard. The free TI–Mirage tram is closed (Mirage demolished in 2024 to make way for Hard Rock Las Vegas, opening late 2027), so this bridge is the main option until the new property opens.
• Flamingo ↔ The LINQ: Connected via The LINQ Promenade — an open-air shopping and dining corridor leading to the High Roller observation wheel.

A note on Tropicana Avenue: Tropicana was imploded in October 2024 to clear the way for the Oakland Athletics ballpark. Some of the Tropicana-side bridges are closed during construction; the MGM Grand ↔ New York-New York and Excalibur-side bridges remain operational. Check current closures before relying on a specific bridge.

Free Trams on the Strip

Two free tram systems run on the west side of the Strip. They're operated by MGM Resorts, cost nothing to ride, and require no tickets or hotel keys. The catch: stations are tucked inside or behind the casinos, so you won't see them from the sidewalk. Our free trams guide covers stations, hours, and quirks in detail.

Aria Express

Three stations: Park MGM → Crystals/Aria → Bellagio/Vdara. Runs daily 8 AM to 2 AM with trams every 7–10 minutes. End-to-end ride is about 6 minutes.

The Bellagio station drops you near the Spa Tower, not the main entrance. Budget 5–7 minutes to reach the casino floor, conservatory, or fountains. The Park MGM station sits between Park MGM and Aria — follow signs near the parking garage.

Mandalay Bay Tram

Three stations: Mandalay Bay ↔ Luxor ↔ Excalibur. Hours are more limited than Aria Express: Monday–Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday until 12:30 AM.

One quirk: the tram runs on two tracks. One stops at all three properties. The other runs express southbound from Excalibur to Mandalay Bay, skipping Luxor. If you need Luxor from Excalibur, the indoor walkway between Excalibur's Castle Walk level and Luxor's north entrance is faster than riding to Mandalay Bay and doubling back — see the Luxor to Excalibur walking guide for the step-by-step.

Treasure Island–Mirage Tram (Currently Closed)

The free tram between Treasure Island and The Mirage shut down in mid-2024. The Mirage was demolished in early 2026 (the volcano is gone, the tri-tower structure imploded) and is being rebuilt as Hard Rock Las Vegas — a $4–5 billion project with a guitar-shaped tower. Construction is past the halfway mark; the target opening is late 2027 or early 2028. Until then, the pedestrian bridge across Las Vegas Boulevard is the main TI ↔ Venetian/Palazzo route.

Las Vegas Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail is a 3.9-mile elevated rail system running along the east side of the Strip. Seven stations span from MGM Grand at the south end to SAHARA at the north.

Single rides cost $5.50 online or $6 at the station. Day passes and multi-ride passes bring the per-trip cost down if you'll use it more than twice.

The big gotcha: The monorail does not serve the west side of the Strip. Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan, Park MGM, Mandalay Bay — none of them have monorail access. Stations also sit behind the east-side properties, so you'll walk 5–10 minutes through a casino to reach the platform. Factor that into your travel time.

Vegas Loop

The Vegas Loop is an underground Tesla tunnel network built by The Boring Company. As of early 2026, 9 stations are operational, connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center (5 stations), Resorts World, Westgate, Encore, and Fontainebleau.

Fares run $4.25 between resort stations. Airport rides cost $12 (currently available from Resorts World and Westgate). Within the Convention Center, rides are free for badge holders.

The Loop is most useful if you're staying at Resorts World, Encore, or the Fontainebleau and need to reach the Convention Center or airport without a rideshare. For mid-Strip casinos like Bellagio or Caesars, you'll still rely on walking, trams, or the monorail.

The full approved plan (per Clark County and City of Las Vegas approvals) calls for 68 miles of tunnel and 104 stations spanning the Las Vegas valley — including direct connections to Allegiant Stadium, the airport, and downtown Fremont Street. New stations are opening throughout 2026 and 2027.

Strip Transportation at a Glance

Why Distances Fool Everyone

If you've looked at the Strip on Google Maps and thought “I can walk that,” you're not wrong — but you're probably underestimating the time by a factor of two.

Building scale distortion. Strip casinos are enormous. The MGM Grand's gaming floor alone covers 171,500 square feet (per MGM Resorts). Walking from one end of the Venetian to the other takes 10 minutes at a brisk pace. Before you can walk between two casinos, you have to walk out of the first one — and that alone can take 5–10 minutes.

“Next door” means 15–20 minutes. Properties that share a property line — like MGM Grand and New York-New York — still require a pedestrian bridge, escalators, and a walk through both casino floors. Two buildings that look adjacent from the street can easily take 15–20 minutes door-to-door.

“Across the street” requires a bridge detour. Crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at street level is often impossible. The elevated pedestrian bridges add distance (and stairs or escalators) to every crossing. A destination directly across the street might take 10 minutes to reach on foot.

Casino floors add time you don't plan for. Interior layouts are designed to keep you moving through gaming areas, not toward exits. Signage points you toward the casino floor, not toward the door. Even when you know where you're going, the path through a large property adds 5–10 minutes per casino you traverse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Las Vegas casinos are connected by indoor walkways?

Eight indoor walkways connect Strip casinos: Excalibur to Luxor; Luxor to Mandalay Bay (via Mandalay Place — together forming the longest continuous indoor corridor at ~0.8 miles); Bellagio to Vdara; Vdara to Cosmopolitan; Aria to Vdara; Park MGM to Aria; Cosmopolitan to Planet Hollywood (via Miracle Mile Shops); and Horseshoe to Paris (indoor cobblestone corridor). The Venetian and Palazzo are also fully connected via the Grand Canal Shoppes — a single complex. All routes are climate-controlled.

What is the longest indoor walkway between Vegas casinos?

The Excalibur → Luxor → Mandalay Bay corridor is the longest continuous indoor walkway on the Strip at roughly 0.8 miles. From Excalibur's south end on the Castle Walk level, an enclosed walkway leads into Luxor's north entrance; from Luxor, the Mandalay Place shopping corridor continues into Mandalay Bay. The full route takes 12–15 minutes on foot and is fully air-conditioned. The moving sidewalks that once ran along the Luxor-Excalibur stretch were removed by MGM Resorts, so you now walk the full length on foot. Mandalay Place shops are open 10 AM–11 PM, but the walkway itself is accessible whenever the casinos are (24/7).

Can you walk between Bellagio and Cosmopolitan indoors?

Yes. An enclosed, climate-controlled walkway connects Bellagio, Vdara, and Cosmopolitan. From Bellagio, the path runs through the Spa Tower area, across the bridge to Vdara, then via stairs and elevators to a second walkway leading into Cosmopolitan's third floor. Door-to-door it's about 10–12 minutes — entirely indoors.

Are the trams on the Las Vegas Strip free?

Two tram systems on the Strip are completely free. The Aria Express connects Park MGM, Crystals/Aria, and Bellagio (8 AM – 2 AM daily, every 7–10 minutes). The Mandalay Bay Tram connects Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur (Monday–Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM, weekends until 12:30 AM). No tickets or hotel keys required. The Las Vegas Monorail is a separate paid system ($5.50–$6 per ride).

How long does it take to walk the entire Las Vegas Strip?

Walking the full 4.2-mile Strip from Mandalay Bay to the STRAT takes about 90 minutes at a steady pace without stops. In practice it takes longer — pedestrian bridges, casino detours, crowds, and crosswalk waits all add up. Most visitors walk between two or three neighboring casinos rather than end-to-end, and those shorter trips typically take 10–20 minutes.

Does the Las Vegas Monorail connect to the west side of the Strip?

No. The Las Vegas Monorail runs exclusively on the east side of the Strip, behind properties like MGM Grand, Flamingo, Harrah's, and the Convention Center. West-side casinos — Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan, Mandalay Bay — are not served by the monorail. The free trams (Aria Express and Mandalay Bay Tram) cover the west side instead.

What is the Vegas Loop?

The Vegas Loop is an underground Tesla tunnel network built by The Boring Company. As of early 2026, 9 stations are operational, connecting the Convention Center, Resorts World, Westgate, Encore, and Fontainebleau. Rides between resorts cost $4.25; airport rides cost $12. The full approved plan calls for 68 miles of tunnel and 104 stations across the Las Vegas valley.