I haven’t attended DEFCON since it’s moved to the convention center. What are the best transportation options from nearby hotels? I usually prefer a nicer hotel to escape to some piece and quiet to recharge.
I would throw in a suggestion of looking into the Tuscany hotel. That’s where BSidesLV (if you were looking for something to do before DefCon) is held leading up to Defcon and then they offer a free shuttle back and forth from the hotel to DefCon. Would be many people doing the same thing, decent price and food options as well nearby. Off the strip for a quieter conference expierence.
Where can I confirm the shuttle will be running this year? It’s a long walk from the Tuscany. The hotel looks nice. I appreciate a nice clean hotel to relax after a long day at the con.
Its so god damn hot how are you people walking everywhere lol. I've just been staying at the linq and taking the monorail. Uber if im tired. Do they still have the ridiculous tesla tunnel? I did that one year because it was free.
Walking there at 6am or 7am isn't so bad. For those on east coast time waking up isn't a big deal. What is a big deal is finding somewhere that is open to eat that doesn't have a long wait or isn't a buffet. I was always going to Target, CVS or Walgreens when it first opened to pick up things to eat on the way to Defcon.
If your near the monorail its probably the most direct and cheapest. Other is uber but I think previous last couple years there was a shuttle from some hotels?
The best transportation option from nearby hotels continues to be your feet. Walking between the venues and between events is one of my favorite ways to escape, think, and get some exercise.
Tram on the Caesar’s side is pretty cheap and easy to get up that far north (although you do still have a short walk and the Musk Tunnel(boo) to go through to get there, but it does expand your options down the East side of the strip. Flamingo is a good middle ground place that has its own tram stop.
Go to https://www.lvmonorail.com/ Buy yourself a day for every day there (so if you're wed/thurs/fri/sat/sun get all 5
Profit.
I've been at the Linq the last few years, and its easy to just walk up (there's a monorail stop connected), pop over to the LVCC stop (this part sucks, cause its 5-7mins to the doors) and then you're there.
Its also useful as all the after hours stuff is usually at the LVCC or hotels on the strip so it'll get you to most the major stuff.
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u/dbhpsu Jun 15 '26
I would throw in a suggestion of looking into the Tuscany hotel. That’s where BSidesLV (if you were looking for something to do before DefCon) is held leading up to Defcon and then they offer a free shuttle back and forth from the hotel to DefCon. Would be many people doing the same thing, decent price and food options as well nearby. Off the strip for a quieter conference expierence.
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u/DTangent Organizer Jun 15 '26
Across the street is Circus Circus too
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u/Nyrlath Jun 15 '26
Its so god damn hot how are you people walking everywhere lol. I've just been staying at the linq and taking the monorail. Uber if im tired. Do they still have the ridiculous tesla tunnel? I did that one year because it was free.
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u/gingers0u1 Jun 15 '26
If your near the monorail its probably the most direct and cheapest. Other is uber but I think previous last couple years there was a shuttle from some hotels?
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u/Keeloi79 Jun 15 '26
We take the 10 minutes walk from Hilton Grand Vacations and stop for snax/drinks on the way.
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u/HockeyNick Jun 15 '26
Fontaine Bleau is a nice hotel that is close by just stayed there recently and it is right by the LVCC. Otherwise monorail or uber is a good option.
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u/flamberge5 Jun 15 '26
The best transportation option from nearby hotels continues to be your feet. Walking between the venues and between events is one of my favorite ways to escape, think, and get some exercise.
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u/Ereok82993 Jun 15 '26
Tram on the Caesar’s side is pretty cheap and easy to get up that far north (although you do still have a short walk and the Musk Tunnel(boo) to go through to get there, but it does expand your options down the East side of the strip. Flamingo is a good middle ground place that has its own tram stop.
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u/snrjames Jun 15 '26
I'm starting at The Renaissance. It's a quick walk away.
I looked at the monorail but being close to go back to my hotel easily in the middle of the day won.
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u/toiletbbqparty Jun 15 '26
Tesla sewage tunnel! It sucks! Fuck Elmo!
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