Something big is happening underneath Las Vegas. Not on the Strip. Not in the casino hotels. Literally underground, where tunnels are being bored through desert earth to create one of the most unusual transit systems in the world.
The Vegas Loop is real, it is growing fast, and depending on where you live or work in the Las Vegas Valley, it might soon be coming to your front door. Here is what you need to know about what is already open, what is being built right now, and which neighborhoods are next in line. Let’s dive in.
What Exactly Is the Vegas Loop?
The Vegas Loop is an innovative transportation system that involves digging tunnels beneath Las Vegas to create a high-speed, underground transit network. The whole thing is built and operated by The Boring Company, the tunneling venture founded by Elon Musk. The system uses Tesla vehicles to transport people through underground tunnels that connect each station.
Think of it less like a subway and more like a private car service that just happens to run underground. You hop in, the driver takes you through a lit tunnel at up to 35 miles per hour, and you arrive at your destination in minutes. No stops along the way. Point to point, direct, fast.
Where the System Started: The LVCC Loop
The whole thing began as a modest experiment under a convention center. LVCC Loop opened in April 2021 for the Mecum Motorcycle Auction and has operated at all subsequent conventions. It was a proof of concept, and honestly, it worked. LVCC Loop connects the LVCC West Hall with the existing campus, and reduces a 45-minute cross-campus walk to approximately 2 minutes…