Best Way to Avoid Long-Hauls from Airport

[adamk]

Flying into Vegas tomorrow afternoon and this time, unlike my previous trips, I'll be taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel (MGM).

What is the best way to make sure I don't get long-hauled to the strip (aside from the obvious, "don't long-haul me, cabbie!"). Is there a specific route I should tell them to take?

I apologize for this thread, as I'm sure this topic has been discussed at great length.

Any quick help would be great.

[TimWhalen]

Simplest tip that is given is "don't take the tunnel" which leads to the freeway

[Chuck]

^Yep...let's them know you're not a noob.

[adamk]

Perfect.

Thanks, fellas.

[artedm]

best / cheapest way to mgm from airport is
city bus westcliff airport express
you catch it at level zero where the limos are
$2 one way- directly to MGM (next stop) can take luggage on bus
http://www.rtcsnv.com/wp-content/upl...0114_24x11.pdf

[royaltywears]

just give him directions. paradise to tropicana. when you seem to know your way around they're probably less likely to rip you off.

[Cool1g]

i don't think you'd get long hauled to the MGM... its too close to the airport and while i'm not saying it hasn't happened, I think the risk of happening is very very low.

[Brooklyn Marc]

i don't think you'd get long hauled to the MGM... its too close to the airport and while i'm not saying it hasn't happened, I think the risk of happening is very very low.

Agreed, would be pretty ballsy of a cab driver to long haul you from the airport to MGM, it's literally in full view from most runways. Most veteran cab drivers in Vegas will immediately ask in a friendly way, why your in town etc. and casually mentioning that you come to Vegas a decent amount of time will shut down any leanings toward trying to long haul you.

[dj_advantage]

got long hauled going to Monte Carlo... rough way to start my bachelor party

i've vowed to 1) never fly united into LAS 2) always tell cabbie to avoid tunnel