We want your commute to and from EDC to go smoothly and efficiently, so we've compiled a list of travel tips and options. Travel options are much improved from last year to enhance your experience. Shuttles and taxis will have a newly dedicated route to/from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway that is separate from auto traffic – and that will speed up shuttle/taxi travel. Auto access routes have been modified to improve access, and additional parking staff have been added to increase the speed of access and parking. We encourage you to take advantage of the EDC shuttle for the fastest and easiest transport.
EDC Shuttle
The EDC shuttle is the fastest and easiest way to the festival! EDC Bus Shuttle routes will depart from major Las Vegas hotels and transport you via a dedicated route away from auto traffic to a new conveniently located shuttle lot at the Speedway. See Shuttle details.
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Driving Tips
If you take a car, then please rideshare to the maximum extent possible. This will minimize the number of vehicles on the roadways and reduce the journey time for everyone.
If you come by car, please make sure you have a full tanks of gas before coming to the event. There are no easy opportunities to gas up at the Speedway.
The best and fastest route by car will be via I-15. The most parking at the Speedway is on the north side of the Speedway (Blue Lot) – and easily accessed via I-15. Other parking is also available on the west and south sides of the Speedway, which can be accessed via Las Vegas Boulevard. See Travel Directions details.
Please do not use Google Maps or MapQuest for directions. Use only the maps on this website – which will provide the fastest routes to the Speedway. See Directions Map and Festival Site Access Map. Familiarize yourself with the Festival Site Access Map to understand the parking locations, and shuttle and taxi lot locations.
If you are using Las Vegas Boulevard, then be aware that auto traffic will not be allowed north of Checkered Flag Boulevard (Gate 4).
Driving Directions
FROM THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
Use I-15 northbound. From the Strip get onto I-15 North via any of Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road, Spring Mountain Road, or Sahara Avenue. Stay on I-15 all the way to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates.
There are 2 northbound lanes approaching the Speedway on I-15 - pick the lane with the least amount of cars all the way to Exit 54 (Speedway Boulevard). Once on the Exit 54 ramp, use the far-left lane or the center lane for direct access into Blue Lot parking. Note - vehicles in the right shoulder lane will be checked for special parking passes at the end of the ramp. If you do not have a parking pass, use the center lane or left-hand lane.
FROM DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
Use Las Vegas Boulevard northbound from Downtown. Stay on Las Vegas Boulevard all the way to the Speedway. Special traffic lanes will be in operation to facilitate traffic flows north of Craig Boulevard. Approaching the Speedway there will be multiple entry points to parking in the Brown Lot. The main entry points will be via Gate 3 on Las Vegas Boulevard, and via Gate 16 on Hollywood Boulevard. Other gates may be available on Las Vegas Boulevard as needed – so watch for signs and officials directing traffic.
Be aware that auto traffic will not be allowed on Las Vegas Boulevard north of Checkered Flag Boulevard (Gate 4).
FROM LAS VEGAS AIRPORT
Head south on S. Airport Connector Rd (Route 171) and follow signs to I-215 West. Take Exit 12A to I-15 North. Stay on I-15 all the way to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates.
There are 2 northbound lanes approaching LVMS on I-15, pick the lane with the least amount of cars all the way to Exit 54 (Speedway Boulevard). Once on the Exit 54 ramp, use the far-left lane or the center lane for direct access into Blue Lot. Note - vehicles in the right shoulder lane will be checked for parking passes at the end of the ramp. If you do not have a parking pass, use the center lane or left-hand lane.
FROM ALL POINTS ON I-15 SOUTH OF LAS VEGAS
If you are approaching Las Vegas from the south you will be on I-15. Stay on I-15 through Las Vegas all the way to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates. See information for From the Las Vegas Strip for further details on entry to the Speedway from I-15.
FROM THE LOS ANGELES AREA
Take the I-10 freeway East toward San Bernardino. Take Exit 58A to merge onto North I-15 toward Las Vegas. Take I-15 to Las Vegas. Stay on I-15 through Las Vegas all the way to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates. See information for From the Las Vegas Strip for further details on entry to the Speedway from I-15.
FROM THE SAN DIEGO AREA
Take the I-215 freeway north toward San Bernardino. After passing through San Bernardino merge onto North I-15 toward Las Vegas. Take I-15 to Las Vegas. Stay on I-15 all the way through Las Vegas to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates. See information for From the Las Vegas Strip for further details on entry to the Speedway from I-15.
FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles. Take Exit 257 for CA-58 toward Bakersfield, and follow CA-58 to central Bakersfield. Take the ramp onto CA-58 E/CA-99 South and travel south on CA-58/99 for about two miles, then head east on CA-58. Travel on CA-58 to I-15. Take the exit on the left onto I-15 N toward Las Vegas and take I-15 to Las Vegas. Stay on I-15 all the way through Las Vegas to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates. See information for From the Las Vegas Strip for further details on entry to the Speedway from I-15.
FROM ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS
Take I-40 West. In Arizona take Exit 48 for US-93 North toward Las Vegas. Continue onto I-515 North. Take exit 61 to merge onto I-215 West. Take exit 12A to merge onto I-15 North toward Las Vegas . Stay on I-15 all the way through Las Vegas to the Speedway at Exit 54. Look out for electronic message signs on the freeway with latest information and traffic updates.
See information for From the Las Vegas Strip for further details on entry to the Speedway from I-15.
FROM ALL POINTS ON I-15 NORTH OF LAS VEGAS
If you are approaching Las Vegas from the north you will be on I-15. Note that you will not be able to access the Speedway via Exit 54 at Speedway Boulevard or via Las Vegas Boulevard from Exit 58, as both routes will be closed during the event to facilitate traffic flows from the south. Stay on I-15 past the Speedway, and take the first exit to the Bruce Woodbury Beltway (West). Take the first exit at N. Lamb Rd South, and continue south on Lamb Road to I-15 and head north on I-15 to the Speedway.
FROM COLORADO
Take I-70 West. In Utah follow signs for I-15 South toward Las Vegas and merge onto I-15 South. See information above for From All points on I-15 North of Las Vegas for accessing the Speedway site.
FROM UTAH
Take I-15 South to Las Vegas. See information above for From All points on I-15 North of Las Vegas for accessing the Speedway site.
Parking
There are multiple parking lots at the Speedway – all free of charge. Vehicles cannot be left at the Speedway and must be removed each day at the close of the festival. Any vehicles left in the lots between the hours of 10:00am through 4:00pm will be towed.
Tailgating is not allowed in any areas around the venue.
Camping or sleeping in cars in parking lots is not permitted for anyone. Please do not drive off the property and park your car to sleep somewhere else. It is very hot in Las Vegas, especially in the summer daytime sun, so sleeping in the car will pose a serious health threat.
Handicap Parking:
Two Handicap Parking areas are provided at the Speedway. One Handicap Lot is on the north side of the Speedway see Festival Site Access Map in the Blue Parking Lot and accessed through the Blue Parking Lot. Take I-15 to Exit 54, and follow signs to General Parking. Once in the General Parking Blue Lot, follow signs to Handicap Parking. Follow the signs to Handicap Parking at Gate 12. The other Handicap Lot is on the south side of the Speedway – take Las Vegas Boulevard north (keep to the right lane until approaching Gate 8). At Gate 8 turn left onto Speedway Boulevard, then left at the Handicap Parking Sign.
Valet Paprking:
A $20 valet parking lot will be available on the north side of the Speedway, immediately adjacent to the venue. Take I-15 to the Speedway and use Exit 54. Enter General Parking (Blue Lot) and proceed to follow directions to the Valet Lot. The Valet Lot will not be accessible from Speedway Boulevard so at Exit 54 from I-15 stay in the left lanes on the exit ramp. Another (smaller) Valet Lot will be located in Brown Lot. Use Las Vegas Boulevard North and enter the Speedway at Gate 3, then follow signs to Valet Parking. Note – it is expected that this lot will fill up quickly, so go early or use I-15 to the Valet Lot on the north side of the Speedway.
Passenger Drop-Off
Passenger loading and unloading will not be allowed on any street in the vicinity of, or on access routes to, the Speedway. This will be enforced by Las Vegas Metro PD and the Nevada Highway Patrol.
All guest drop-off and pick up must use the Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up Lot located at Gate 4 on Las Vegas Boulevard see Festival Site Access Map. Take Las Vegas Boulevard north and turn left at Gate 4. Drop off or pick up your guest at the lot conveniently located adjacent to the Speedway and close to the venue entrance. Return via Las Vegas Boulevard south. The lot will remain open for the entire event.
Helicopter Transport
Indulge in the most extravagant EDC Las Vegas experience by traveling to the Motor Speedway via helicopter! Maverick Helicopters, Las Vegas' premier helicopter operator, will once again be offering helicopter transfers EDC weekend. The helicopter departs from the Las Vegas Strip for sweeping views of both Las Vegas and EDC. Make your EDC experience just that much more unforgettable and arrive to the festival in decadent style. Get a group of friends together and reserve a private charter helicopter for up to 7 passengers or book individual seats. Private charter helicopters cost $3,000 one-way or $5,000 round-trip, and individual seats cost $500 one-way or $800 round-trip. New for 2013 is the Headliner Offer featuring individual round-trip seats for guests departing between 6:00pm - 7:30pm with a return flight between 2:00am - 3:30am for $600 per person. Take advantage of this opportunity for the ultimate EDC Las Vegas experience! Reservations are limited so book your experience while spaces are still available.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please click HERE or call 702-405-4300.
Departure Routes
Departure From Blue Lot:
Exit out of parking gates 12-13-14-15. Traffic will be directed west on Speedway Blvd for access to I-15.
Departure From Brown Lot Or Red Lot:
Exit out of parking gate 3 or 6 and turn right. You will be directed south on Las Vegas Blvd.
Departure From Yellow Lot:
Vehicles parked in the Yellow lot will be directed north out of parking gate 9 to Apex. Take I-15 south for access back to Las Vegas. Hint – if you are a local resident, take the C.C. 215 Beltway exit. Follow the Beltway to U.S. 95 for access anywhere in the Valley.
Departure From Valet Lot:
Vehicles departing the valet lot will be directed east on Speedway Blvd. From there take a right onto Las Vegas Blvd at parking gate #8. If you need to get back on I-15 simply make a right turn on Craig Rd or Cheyenne Ave and you are less than 3 miles from the Interstate.
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