Mandalay Bay to Allegiant Stadium: The Walking Route
Mandalay Bay is the closest Strip resort to Allegiant Stadium, and the trip is a short one: just under a mile on foot, about 15 to 25 minutes, across the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge over Interstate 15. On Raiders game days and most large events, the whole Hacienda overpass closes to cars and turns into a pedestrian-only path that lands you at the stadium's north entrance on Al Davis Way. There is no shuttle or tram — but the walk is flat, straight, and well-signed, and on a busy night it is usually faster than any car.
Quick Answer
Distance
~0.8-1 mile
Walking Time
15-25 minutes
Route
Hacienda pedestrian bridge over I-15
Arrives at
Stadium north entrance
Ways to Get from Mandalay Bay to Allegiant Stadium
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk (Hacienda bridge) | 15-25 min | Free | Event days — the default, and the fastest way out afterward |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | 5-15 min + wait | $ + event surge | Mobility needs, bad weather, or arriving well before a crowd |
| Deuce bus | Varies | $8 / 24-hr pass | Coming from farther up the Strip to the Mandalay Bay stop, then walking |
| Drive / park | Varies | Paid lots | Tailgating in a stadium lot; expect heavy post-event gridlock |
The Walk: Mandalay Bay to the North Entrance
Allegiant Stadium sits just west of the Strip, on the far side of Interstate 15. Mandalay Bay sits at the southwest corner of the Strip, right at Hacienda Avenue — which is exactly the street that carries the pedestrian bridge over the freeway. That geography is why Mandalay Bay (and the Luxor next door) is the go-to launch point for the walk.
The route in three steps:
- From inside Mandalay Bay, head to the southwest side of the property and exit toward Hacienda Avenue. On event days, follow the crowd and the event signage — the flow of people is heading the same place you are.
- Walk west on Hacienda Avenue across the Interstate 15 overpass. This bridge span is about 0.3 miles and takes 10 to 15 minutes on its own; it is elevated over the freeway, so you are safely above traffic the whole way.
- On the far side you reach Al Davis Way. Follow it straight to the stadium's north entrance, where the security gates are.
Total time: Plan on 15 to 25 minutes door to gate. Fifteen is realistic on a quiet arrival; the extra ten is crowd time when 60,000-plus people funnel across the same bridge before kickoff.
Event Days: The Bridge Becomes Pedestrian-Only
On Raiders game days and most large events, Hacienda Avenue between Las Vegas Boulevard and the stadium is closed to all vehicle traffic and opened to pedestrians only. That closure typically goes into effect several hours before the event — around five hours before kickoff for Raiders games, per Las Vegas Weekly — so the whole overpass turns into a wide, car-free walkway right when you need it.
Closure times and exact gate assignments can change from event to event, so confirm the day-of details on the official Allegiant Stadium directions page before you head over. We do not hard-code the timing here because it is set per event.
Rideshare: Faster Arriving Than Leaving
If you would rather not walk, Uber and Lyft use a designated drop-off at the front half of Lot N on Dean Martin Drive (5285 Dean Martin Dr), a short walk from the stadium. Arriving by rideshare works fine if you beat the crowd.
Leaving is the problem. After the final whistle, everyone requests a car at the same moment, surge pricing climbs, and pickup zones back up. This is the single biggest reason the walk wins: staying at Mandalay Bay means you can simply walk back across the bridge while the rideshare line is still forming.
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Download Casino Compass →The Deuce Bus Option
The RTC's Deuce double-decker bus runs Las Vegas Boulevard 24/7, roughly every 15 minutes, and one of its stops sits near the Hacienda bridge right at Mandalay Bay. A 24-hour pass is $8. The Deuce is most useful if you are staying farther up the Strip: ride it down to the Mandalay Bay stop, then join the same Hacienda bridge walk as everyone else. It does not cross to the stadium itself — nothing does — so the last stretch is always on foot.
Getting Back: Allegiant Stadium to Mandalay Bay
The return trip is the same route in reverse — north entrance, back across the Hacienda bridge, into Mandalay Bay — and it is where staying at the south Strip pays off. When an event ends, the exit crush hits rideshare and the parking lots hardest. The pedestrian bridge stays open for foot traffic, so the 15-to-25-minute walk back is frequently the quickest option on the board, and it drops you straight into a resort with restaurants, a bar, and your room.
If you drove and parked in a stadium lot, budget extra patience: post-event traffic around I-15 and Dean Martin Drive is notoriously slow. Walkers are often back at Mandalay Bay before the lots have cleared their first row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk from Mandalay Bay to Allegiant Stadium?
Yes. Mandalay Bay is the closest Strip resort to Allegiant Stadium, and the walk is just under a mile — about 15 to 25 minutes — across the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge over Interstate 15. On Raiders game days and most large events, the entire Hacienda overpass closes to cars and becomes a pedestrian-only path that leads to the stadium's north entrance. It is flat, straight, and well-signed.
How far is Allegiant Stadium from Mandalay Bay?
Less than a mile — roughly 0.8 to 1 mile door to gate. The pedestrian bridge portion over I-15 is about 0.3 miles on its own. Expect the full walk to take 15 to 25 minutes depending on the crowd.
How long is the walk from Mandalay Bay to Allegiant Stadium?
About 15 minutes at an easy pace with no crowd, and up to 25 minutes on a busy game or concert day when the bridge is packed. The route is level the entire way, so your pace is limited by foot traffic, not terrain.
Is there a shuttle from Mandalay Bay to Allegiant Stadium?
No. There is no dedicated shuttle or tram between the two — they are close enough that the walk is the intended connection. Your choices are walking the Hacienda bridge, taking a rideshare to the Lot N drop-off on Dean Martin Drive, or riding the Deuce bus to the Mandalay Bay stop and walking from there.
Where is the pedestrian bridge to Allegiant Stadium?
The Hacienda Avenue overpass runs west off Las Vegas Boulevard between Mandalay Bay and Luxor, crossing over Interstate 15. On the far side you reach Al Davis Way, which leads straight to the stadium's north entrance. On game and select event days the whole overpass is closed to traffic so fans can walk it.
Can you walk back to Mandalay Bay after a Raiders game?
Yes, and it is often the fastest way out. When an event lets out, tens of thousands of people leave at once and rideshare surge pricing and pickup waits spike. The Hacienda bridge stays open for the return walk, so retracing your steps to Mandalay Bay — about 15 to 25 minutes — frequently beats waiting for a car.
Is the Hacienda bridge open on non-event days?
The dedicated pedestrian-only closure of Hacienda Avenue happens on game and select event days. The overpass itself carries a sidewalk year-round, but there is little reason to walk to the stadium when no event is on, since the venue only opens for games, concerts, tours, and scheduled events.
Skip the Guesswork Inside Mandalay Bay
The walk across the bridge is the easy part. The slow part is getting out of Mandalay Bay to the right exit, especially in a pre-game rush. Casino Compass gives you turn-by-turn directions inside Mandalay Bay — find the shortest path from your room, the casino floor, or the parking garage to the Hacienda-side exit, then join the bridge. Download Casino Compass before game day.