Route 109 takes you from LAS to the Strip from about $2
RTC Route 109 Maryland Parkway is the main city bus from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) into town, with a base fare around $2 per ride. The stop at the airport sits at Terminal 1 on Level 0, outside doors 11 and 12, signed for "Public Bus." If you land into Terminal 3, you first ride the free inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1, then walk downstairs to Level 0.
The bus runs roughly every 20–30 minutes during the day, with reduced frequency late at night; service typically starts before 5:00 a.m. and goes past 1:00 a.m., but check the current RTC schedule if you land after midnight. Route 109 heads north along Maryland Parkway, connecting the airport to the UNLV area, Boulevard Mall, and the South Strip Transfer Terminal, where you can change to Strip or downtown routes.
You pay on board with exact cash in US dollars, or use the RideRTC app to buy a 2-hour, 24-hour, or 3-day pass before you board. A 24-hour pass usually costs under $10 and works on other RTC routes like the Deuce and SDX. Drivers do not make change, so have small bills or coins if you are paying cash at the door.
With luggage, grab the front luggage rack or stand near the center door; the buses are standard city coaches, not airport shuttles, so space can feel tight if you have more than one checked bag. From Terminal 1 to the UNLV area at Maryland Pkwy & Harmon typically runs about 10–15 minutes, while reaching the Boulevard Mall segment of the route can take closer to 25–30 minutes depending on traffic and stops.
At the airport, the stop is labeled for Route 109 Northbound; the southbound direction does not serve the terminals. If you are heading to the Strip, many riders connect at the South Strip Transfer Terminal to the Deuce or other Strip-bound lines, which adds about 10 extra minutes of transfer time plus the wait for the next bus.
Practical tip: Before you head down to Level 0 at Terminal 1, buy your pass in the RideRTC app on airport Wi‑Fi so you are not fumbling with cash at the bus door.