Rodeo enthusiasts seeking convenient transportation to and from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) can take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus service known as the NFR Express. This service offers routes from the Las Vegas Convention Center and NFR’s official host hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown to the Thomas & Mack Center.
From Thursday, December 5th, to Saturday, December 14th, shuttle buses will be available for pick-up at Cowboy Christmas, situated at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This one-way route, known as the Rodeo Express Shuttle, will run directly from the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall to the Thomas & Mack Center.
Starting on December 5th, the NFR Express will also offer complimentary routes to and from the NFR sponsor hotels, with a total of fourteen routes covering 24 hotel properties.
Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events, emphasized the efficiency of the NFR Express, stating, “The NFR Express is the most efficient means to get to the Thomas & Mack Center. In addition to the routes that service our hotel partners, there is a one-way shuttle that allows fans to move from Cowboy Christmas to the arena. Due to increased traffic and parking congestion at the Thomas & Mack Center, we encourage fans to consider this complimentary mode of transportation.”
In 2019, all Wrangler NFR performances commence at 6:45 p.m. (PT), with NFR Express pick-ups starting at 5 p.m. (PT) and return service until 10:30 p.m. (PT). Note that there is no shuttle bus service during the actual rodeo performance.
Rodeo fans are strongly advised to make use of the NFR Express for round-trip transportation. Additionally, it’s recommended that fans allocate approximately 15 minutes for traffic conditions from each hotel pick-up point.
The NFR Express routes and pick-up points are as follows:
- Route 1 – One-Way Express Shuttle: Cowboy Christmas – Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls (Bronze Parking Lot)
- Route 2: MGM Grand – West wing entrance
- Route 3: Sam’s Town – Rear entrance (behind the food court)
- Route 4: Mandalay Bay – Shark Reef entrance; Tropicana – North entrance
- Route 5: Hard Rock Hotel – Main entrance; Westgate – East Tower entrance
- Route 6: New York-New York – Main entrance; The Orleans – Valet entrance
- Route 7: Gold Coast – Valet entrance; Rio – Rotunda entrance
- Route 8: The D – Main entrance; Golden Nugget – Carson Tower entrance
- Route 9: Downtown Grand – Entrance at 3rd St. and Ogden Ave.; The Plaza – The Plaza Welcome Sign – Main St. and Carson Ave.
- Route 10: Caesars Palace – Tour bus area (Under Planet Hollywood sign); The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – Main entrance (north wall)
- Route 11: The Mirage – North valet entrance; Treasure Island (TI) – Bus loading zone, near the South Side Valet
- Route 12: Flamingo – Tour bus area; Harrah’s – Bus tour lobby
- Route 13: Bally’s – North entrance; Planet Hollywood – Tour bus area
- Route 14: Silverton – Main entrance; South Point – Main entrance
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