F1 Weekend in Las Vegas: How to Plan a Party Bus Around the Road Closures

The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX runs Thursday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, with the race itself on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 PM. The track is built on public streets, including Las Vegas Blvd, so the most common question we get that week isn't where to go. It's how to get there. Here's what the official schedules say and how to plan a party bus night that works with them, not against them.

The 2026 road closure schedule

These are the anticipated closure times from The Venetian's race guide, which match the organizer's A-Z Guide:

• Wednesday, Nov. 18: midnight to 6 AM, then 8 PM to 3 AM Thursday.
• Thursday, Nov. 19: 1 PM to 12:30 AM Friday.
• Friday, Nov. 20: 1 PM to midnight.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 (race night): 1 PM to 2 AM Sunday.

On Thursday through Saturday, roads begin closing at 1 PM and are fully closed by 3 PM, including Las Vegas Blvd and Sands Ave. Pedestrian paths and footbridges stay open 24/7. All times are subject to change, so check the official F1 Las Vegas transportation site the day of your ride.

How to plan the ride

• Time the pickup around the closures. On Thursday through Saturday, the simplest rides start before 1 PM or after the roads reopen. Outside the closure windows, expect heavier traffic than usual around the Strip and build in extra time.
• Tell us exactly where you're staying. Some resorts sit right on the circuit, and access to them is limited once the closures are in place. Share your hotel and where you're headed when you book, and we'll plan the timing with you.
• Going to the race? The organizers encourage walking from nearby hotels, and their designated rideshare pickup and drop-off spots are at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Tuscany, Park MGM and the Hughes Center. Check your ticket details and the official app before you plan a drop-off.
• Party off the circuit. Downtown is far from the track. Add a Fremont Street stop at checkout, which adds one hour to your ride, and book a return ride if you want a lift back later.

Headed to the Sphere on race night?

Sphere's calendar lists an F1 Afterparty featuring Backstreet Boys on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11:30 PM. Sphere sits on Sands Ave, which is part of the closures that night, and the roads aren't scheduled to reopen until 2 AM Sunday. Plan your arrival with the closure map in hand, and see our Sphere party bus page for other shows.

Make the ride part of the party

• Music and lights. Connect your phone to the premium sound system with Bluetooth capabilities and enjoy the LED lighting while you ride.
• Karaoke. It's a $100 optional add-on at checkout.
• Drinks. Guests 21 and over can bring their own drinks on board, or add the Premium Liquor Run at checkout for a liquor store stop (+30 minutes). Nobody under 21 may drink on the bus.

What it costs

The 1 Hour Rental / Multiple Hours package is $190/hr. Enter your date, pickup and drop-off at checkout to see your exact price before you pay.

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