I immediately started using the monorail when it first opened and haven't stopped using it since. It's always been a nice convenience for me to move up and down the Strip, especially from Harrah's to MGM, in less than 10 minutes. It might be a little pricey, but I'll take convenience over time wasted walking under the hot Vegas sun. I usually go for the 3 day unlimited pass so I could just ride it anytime during my stay there. Beats taking the taxi. I agree the stations are quite a reach to get to since they're usually behind the hotels so I think the monorail is really only handy if you're staying at a casino with a monorail station. I usually stay at Harrah's or Bally's, so it's not a big issue walking to the station. However, if you're on the other side of the Strip, it'll be quite a walk.