By SEMA News Editors
Attendees of the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5-8 in Las Vegas, have several transportation options available to them. SEMA Show management reminds Showgoers there is limited parking at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and encourages attendees to plan to ensure enough time to get to the LVCC and navigate the large SEMA Show campus. (View the 2024 SEMA Show floorplan at semashow.com/floorplan).
Attendees can utilize the free hotel shuttles, the Las Vegas Monorail (see below for a SEMA discount!) and the Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) along with the Vegas Loop and ride-sharing apps or taxis to get around during SEMA Week.
Read below to begin your SEMA Week transportation planning and visit the SEMA Show Transportation webpage here on SEMAShow.com for up-to-date information.
Complimentary Hotel Shuttles to LVCC and Inter-venue Shuttles for SEMA Week
Complimentary hotel shuttle bus service is available each morning and afternoon between the LVCC and more than 47 official SEMA hotels. View the list of hotels, route numbers and pick-up locations for complimentary shuttles here.
In addition, there is a SEMA-to-AAPEX shuttle service throughout the day between the LVCC and the Venetian Expo Center where AAPEX is held. A complete list of hotels, pickup locations and route details is available here.
Shuttle service also runs between the Encore @ Wynn Las Vegas, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and Wynn Las Vegas. For shuttle service to Wynn/Encore, use the SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle (details below).
LVCC Shuttle Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations:
- Majestic Lot.
- Platinum Lot.
Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available during hours of operation. Call 866-439-8563 (allow 30 min.).
Hotel shuttles will carry an average of 55 passengers and will be marked with a route number. Shuttles depart every 20-25 minutes. The route numbers and pickup locations at each hotel are noted on the "Shuttle Bus Pickup Locations" chart here.
Shuttle Schedule: Hotels to the SEMA Show (morning)
Tuesday, November 5, through Friday, November 8
Every 20-25 minutes
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST
Shuttle Schedule: SEMA Show to Hotels (afternoon)
Tuesday, November 5, through Thursday, November 7
Every 20-25 minutes
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PST
Friday, November 8
Every 20-25 minutes
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle
Complimentary shuttle service is available to the AAPEX Show at the Venetian Expo Center. Pick-up/drop-off locations will be at the LVCC Platinum Lot and Majestic Lot. Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes.
SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle Schedule:
*For shuttle service to Wynn/Encore, use the SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle.
Tuesday, November 5, through Thursday, November 7
Every 5-10 minutes
7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8
Every 5-10 minutes
7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (no midday service)
View the list of hotels, route numbers and pick-up locations for complimentary shuttles here.
Las Vegas Monorail - Extended Hours and Discounts During SEMA Week
The Las Vegas Monorail provides quick, reliable, climate-controlled transportation for leisure and business travelers on the Las Vegas Strip. Directly connected to several Strip resort hotels as well as the LVCC, the monorail gets from one end of the Strip to the other in just minutes. Trains arrive every few minutes at each of seven stations:
- MGM Grand Station
- Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station
- Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
- Harrah's/The LINQ Station
- Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center
- Westgate Las Vegas Station
- SAHARA Las Vegas Station.
The Las Vegas Monorail system operates during the following hours during SEMA Week:
- Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. PST
- Tuesday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. PST the following morning
- Friday through Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. PST the following morning
The Las Vegas Monorail is offering 2024 SEMA Show attendees exclusive fare discounts. Purchase discounted Monorail passes here. Passes must be purchased in advance to utilize the SEMA discount, and once purchased, your phone will be your ticket to ride the Las Vegas Monorail. At the Monorail station, skip the ticket line and scan your phone at the gate. Paper tickets are still available at ticket vending machines and customer service desks for the full price.
Discounted Las Vegas Monorail pass prices:
- 24-Hour Pass: $13.45
- Two-Day Pass: $23.75
- Three-Day Pass: $26.96
- Four-Day Pass: $33.30
- Five-Day Pass: $40.05
- Seven-Day Pass: $51.75
Ride Sharing, Taxis and Limos
There are two designated transportation hubs where ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, and taxis and limousines will be able to drop-off and pickup 2024 SEMA Show participants quickly and easily:
- LVCC Blue Lot (east end of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall).
- LVCC Majestic Lot (adjacent to West Hall).
Attendees are responsible for booking their ride-sharing, taxi and limo services.
Vegas Loop at LVCC
The Vegas Loop at LVCC offers fast, convenient, free on-campus transportation!
The Boring Co. Loop quickly transports passengers across the 200-acre LVCC campus in a fun and convenient way, free of charge. The system consists of two one-way, 0.8-mi. tunnels built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles driving at speeds of up to 35 mph. Five stations conveniently connect passengers with Resorts World, the Riviera and the LVCC West, Central and South Halls. On the LVCC campus, typical walking time from the West Hall to the North/Central Hall can take up to 25 minutes, but the Loop makes the trip in about two minutes. Stations are as follows:
- South Station: Adjacent to South Hall, this station is located aboveground.
- Central Station: Near the Central Hall Main Entrance, this station is located below ground and is accessible via escalator or elevator.
- West Station: Adjacent to West Hall, this station is located aboveground.
- Riviera Station: At the North side of the West Hall closest to Elvis Presley Drive.
- Resorts World Station: This station is located above ground.
There is no charge to travel between stations at the LVCC. However, a valid Vegas Loop Ticket is required for any rides arriving from or departing to any station outside the LVCC campus. Visit lvloop.com/tickets to purchase tickets and up-to-minute schedules at lvloop.com/operating-hours.
Strip and Downtown Express (SDX) Public Bus
Las Vegas public buses run from downtown Las Vegas, to the LVCC, and to the Strip. Service includes 18 stops between the downtown Las Vegas Premium Outlets, to the City Parkway, to the LVCC, to the Fashion Show Mall/Bellagio/Excalibur/Mandalay Bay and to South Strip Transfer Terminal. Visit rtcsnv.com for details. Buses run approximately every 15 min., starting at 7:00 a.m. on Show days. (Normal operation starts at 9:00 a.m. all other days.)
SEMA Show Parking is Not Available for Personal Vehicles
Public parking is not available at the LVCC, so plan to use the shuttle, rideshare or monorail options to commute to and from the Show. Visit the Transportation page here on SEMAShow.com for the latest information or call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at 877-VISITLV or 702-892-0711.
Questions? Contact the SEMA Show office at 909.396.0289 or semashow@sema.org.
Attendee, buyer and media registration for the SEMA Show is available at semashow.com/register. Attendees can maximize their ROI by registering early and taking advantage of travel discounts (more details here). Deadlines and fees for other registration categories can be found at semashow.com/register.
