Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Offers Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service to Attendees

Rodeo fans looking for transportation to and from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo^® will have the option to utilize the complimentary shuttle bus service – the NFR Express – with routes from the Las Vegas Convention Center and NFR official host hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown to the Thomas & Mack Center.  

From Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 12, shuttle buses will pick up at Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals located at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This one-way route will run from the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall directly to the Thomas & Mack Center. 

Also beginning on Dec. 3, the NFR Express will provide complimentary routes to and from the NFR sponsor hotels. This year, there are 14 routes, covering 24 hotel properties.

In 2026, all Wrangler NFR performances begin at 5:45 p.m. (PT). NFR Express will begin pick-ups at 4 p.m. (PT) and include return service until 9:45 p.m. (PT).  There is no shuttle bus service during the actual rodeo performance from 6 p.m. through 8:15 p.m.

“The NFR Express continues to be one of the most efficient ways to navigate the arrival to and departure from the Thomas & Mack Center,” said Tim Keener, president of Las Vegas Events. “In addition to the routes that service our hotel partners, there is a one-way shuttle that allows fans to move from Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals to the arena. With the increased traffic and parking congestion that is expected around the Thomas & Mack Center over the ten days of the NFR, we encourage fans to consider this complimentary mode of transportation.”

Rodeo fans are urged to utilize the NFR Express for round-trip transportation. In addition, fans are asked to allow approximately 20 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 presented by Texas Precious Metals – Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall (East entrance)

Route 2
MGM Grand – Main entrance

Route 3
Park MGM – North entrance (Uber lot)

Route 4
The Orleans – Valet entrance

Route 5
Fontainebleau Las Vegas – North Valet entrance
Westgate – East Tower entrance

Route 6
Caesars Palace – Tour and Travel area
Treasure Island (TI) – Mystere Dreams Ave. Bus Curb

Route 7
Harrah’s – Bus depot
Horseshoe – North Tour Lobby

Route 8
Gold Coast – Valet entrance
Palms – Main entrance
Rio – Convention Center entrance

Route 9
The D – Carson Ave. curb (outside Valet entrance)
Downtown Grand – Valet entrance

Route 10
Circa – Garage Mahal
Golden Nugget – Carson Tower entrance
Plaza – Main Street curb (at Carson Ave.)

Route 11
Resorts World – Rideshare Lot (adjacent to Main entrance)
The STRAT – West entrance

Route 12
Mandalay Bay – Beach level entrance
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – Main entrance (after porte cochere)

Route 13
Sam’s Town – Rear entrance (behind the food court)

Route 14
Silverton – Main entrance
South Point – Main entrance

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.