By Cristian Gonzalez
The Las Vegas Monorail is an excellent way to get to the LVCC as it conveniently tracks above Vegas traffic and drops you off just outside of Central Hall.
Just like the vehicles we build our businesses around, planning your SEMA Show trip has a lot of moving parts. Whether you're attending or exhibiting, you're going to have to plan your travel, lodging, daily commute and meals. Here, we'll offer savings, logistic strategies and meal tips to help you plan your SEMA Week so you not only survive but thrive.
Lodging
If you haven't already booked your accommodation, the first place we suggest looking for the best deals is semashow.com under the hotel tab. SEMA has partnered with onPeak as its official hotel provider and offers attendees and exhibitors significant savings on their hotel reservations.
Apart from costs, be mindful of how far the hotel where you plan to stay is from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). If you have early starts to the day, you don't want your commute to be too far from campus in case Vegas traffic throws something unexpected at you.
Lastly, be sure to call and confirm your reservations before you are Vegas-bound. This will ensure you have no hiccups or delays checking in to your room and you can begin your SEMA Week smoothly.
If you plan on flying into Vegas, SEMA has partnered with Alaska, United and Delta Airlines so you can enjoy the best airfare prices set for SEMA Week. Use these codes to save on your and your team's flights.
• Alaska Airlines Online Discount Code: ECMO139 for a 7% off published fares for travel dates, October 31—November 8, 2025.
• United Airlines Online Discount Code: ZPKE658685 for up to 2% to 10% off travel dates October 30—November 9, 2025.
• Delta Airlines: Go to semashow.com, click on the Hotel and Travel and click the link under Delta Airlines for access to special discounts.
Shuttles
Once you're in Vegas, you're going to have to rely mostly on public transportation, rideshares and shuttles to get to the LVCC. Convention parking is unavailable and limited to nearby locations (see the mobile app for updated parking information), so driving your personal vehicle to the Show every day would not be practical. But that doesn't mean getting around isn't easy. There are lots of options for getting to and from campus.
SEMA has arranged a fleet of shuttles with routes to nearly every big hotel on the strip and beyond. These shuttles begin their route on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. and run until 10:30 a.m. at 20-minute intervals. They then pick up again at 3:30 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m. On Friday, the shuttles end at 5:00 p.m.
View the 2025 SEMA Show shuttle bus schedule at the bottom of this article or linked here.
Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail is another excellent way to get to the campus if your hotel is near a station. It conveniently tracks above Vegas traffic, making your commute time from any station no more than 10 min., and drops you off just outside of Central Hall.
Monorail stations and their corresponding hotels include: MGM Grand, Horseshoe/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah's/The LINQ, Boingo (LVCC), Westgate and, lastly, Sahara.
Attendees enjoy exclusive Monorail discounts. Purchase tickets at tix.lvmonorail.com/SEMA25 for the best rates available. Paper tickets are also available (at full price) from ticket kiosks and customer service desks. Hours of operation begin every day at 7:00 a.m. and end at midnight on Monday, 2:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 3:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
The Loop
The Las Vegas Loop is an underground transportation network that takes riders through various stations across the LVCC campus. This unique means of transportation saves you time and energy getting from one point to another, and it's free for the LVCC grounds.
Walking from one end of the LVCC to the other could take up to 30 min. and lots of energy. Take a look at the Loop map, and leverage the free rides whenever possible to get to your location so you spend more time where you want to be. It's a week-long marathon, so don't sprint.
The Loop also features stations at Westgate and Encore Las Vegas and recently added Resorts World Las Vegas to the growing list, making the Loop another transportation option to get to and from the LVCC. However, these routes are fee-based, so visit lvloop.com/tickets for going rates.
Ride Share
If you and your team will be using ridesharing apps like Uber or Lyft, or even a taxi or limousine service, there are three designated transportation hubs for drop-off.
• LVCC BLUE LOT: east end of Grand Lobby, adjacent to Central Hall
• LVCC PLATINUM LOT: across Sierra Vista Dr. from South Hall East Lobby
• MAJESTIC LOT: across from West Hall at Convention Center Dr. and Debbie Reynolds Dr.
Good Eats
Las Vegas is home to some world-class dining options, but you don't need to spend big money every night. You're going to want to carefully weigh cost, location and convenience when planning Show Week meals for yourself and your team. Research low-cost dining options near the convention center or your hotel to save on transportation.
If you plan to experience some fine dining with your team or clients, be sure to make reservations well in advance, as Vegas sees an influx of people during this time and places book quickly.
Pro-tip from SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso: Even if you do not have any scheduled after-Show meetings or dinners, add a few extra seats to your reservation weeks in advance. This way, you are prepared to take a potential client or business partner out on a moment's notice.
As for lunch time during the Show, the LVCC campus hosts many food stands and food courts throughout the halls, many at modest pricing. Avoid the Vegas traffic going off campus and find your ideal cuisine near your next exhibitor visit.
