Fontainebleau Las Vegas Welcomes Vegas Loop: Elon Musk’s Underground Network Hits a New Milestone in 2026

Key Takeaways

• The Boring Company opens its newest Vegas Loop station at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on level V-1 of the south valet area.
• Free rides available from Fontainebleau to Las Vegas Convention Center, Encore, and Westgate stations.
• Fontainebleau station connects to Riviera Station for access to the full Vegas Loop network.
• December expansion enables Vegas Loop rides to/from Harry Reid International Airport with limited surface street travel (up to 4 miles per trip).
• Vegas Loop has over 10 miles of tunnels total, with about 4 miles currently operational.
• University Center Loop segment under construction, set to open Q1 2026, tunneling beneath Paradise Road to the airport.

Imagine arriving in Las Vegas, dodging the infamous Strip gridlock, and zipping underground in a Tesla to your hotel or the Convention Center—all for free or a fraction of Uber costs. That’s the promise of The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop, and it’s no longer sci-fi. On the heels of its latest expansion, the ultra-luxurious Fontainebleau Las Vegas has just opened a dedicated station, seamlessly connecting thrill-seekers and business travelers to the heart of Sin City’s action. ❶ ❷ As a transportation futurist who’s tracked Elon Musk’s tunneling ventures from the Hyperloop dreams to real-world deployments, I see the Vegas Loop as a game-changer. It’s not just alleviating congestion; it’s redefining urban mobility in one of America’s busiest tourist hubs. With over 10 miles of tunnels already dug and airport rides now live, 2026 is shaping up to be the year the Loop truly loops Vegas together. ❸

In this deep dive, we’ll explore the new Fontainebleau station, map the current network, unpack airport connectivity, preview expansions like the University Center Loop, and share my expert take on what this means for Vegas visitors and residents alike.

The Fontainebleau Station: Luxury Meets Underground Efficiency

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the Strip’s newest crown jewel that debuted in late 2023, is now plugged into the Vegas Loop via a station on Level V-1 of the south valet area. This isn’t a side project—it’s a strategic move to lure convention-goers and gamblers away from surface traffic snarls. ❷

Key perks at launch:

• Free rides to Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) stations, Encore at Wynn, and Westgate Las Vegas. ❹
• Direct connection to the Riviera Station in the LVCC West Hall’s northwest parking lot, unlocking the full Loop network from there.
• No-fuss access for guests: Park valet-style above, descend underground, and emerge at your destination in minutes.

From my analysis, this station fills a critical gap on the North Strip. Pre-Loop, shuttles and rideshares battled I-15 backups; now, Fontainebleau guests can hit LVCC in under 10 minutes. Pro tip for event planners: Bundle Loop access into packages for SEMA, CES, or IBS attendees—it’s a seamless sell. ❺

Mapping the Current Vegas Loop Stations

The Vegas Loop isn’t a vague concept; it’s operational with a growing roster of stations. Clark County and Las Vegas have greenlit a massive 68 miles of tunnels and 104 stations, but let’s focus on what’s live today. ❻

Core operational stations (as of January 2026):

1. Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC): Four stations including West Hall, Riviera (key connector), Central, and others for intra-campus zips—walk times under 5 minutes. ❼
2. Resorts World Las Vegas
3. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
4. Encore Resort at Wynn (recently unveiled, boosting Wynn properties). ❺
5. Fontainebleau Las Vegas (brand new!). ❶

Tunnel stats: Over 10 miles dug total, with ~4 miles fully operational. This supports thousands of daily passengers during peaks like CES. ❽ ❾ Vehicles are Tesla Model 3/Ys and Model X, driving autonomously at up to 40 mph underground.

The network’s beauty? It’s point-to-point, not fixed routes—summon a pod via app, up to 4-6 passengers per vehicle.

Airport Rides: Bridging the Sky to the Strip

December 2025 marked a breakthrough: Vegas Loop now offers direct rides to/from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), the first tunnel system to crack airport access. ❿

Ride details:

• From: Resorts World and Westgate stations (drop-offs only for now from Loop side).
• Cost: $12 one-way (cheaper than premium rideshares).
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Route quirks: Includes a tunnel segment + up to 4 miles surface street travel (Nevada Transportation Authority approved). Full underground airport connector coming soon. ❶ ⓫

My insight: This hybrid setup is transitional genius. It handles 30,000+ daily airport passengers without massive digs yet. Expect wait times under 5 minutes during off-peaks; during CES, it’s a lifesaver vs. $50+ Ubers stuck in traffic.

University Center Loop: The 2026 Game-Changer Under Construction

Eyes on the future: The University Center Loop (2.2 miles under Paradise Road) is nearing completion, slated for Q1 2026 opening. ❸ ⓬

Highlights:

• Stations: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a Boring Co.-planned apartment complex, and an airport-adjacent stop north of Tropicana Ave.
• Impact: Direct Convention Center-to-Airport link, slashing surface travel.
• Timeline: Tunneling advanced; full ops by spring, enabling 24/7 high-volume service.

Boring Company President Steve Davis hinted this unlocks exponential growth. Opinion: Paired with Robovan integration (slated 2028-29), it’ll scale to 90,000 passengers/hour citywide. ⓬

The Bigger Picture: Insights, Challenges, and Advice

Pros:

• Traffic annihilation: Underground = no lights, no jams.
• Eco-edge: Electric Teslas, zero emissions.
• Scalable: From 4 miles to 68, privately funded—no taxpayer burden.

Challenges:

• Capacity caps (current fleet ~dozens of vehicles).
• Surface segments for airport (temporary).
• Critics call it “stupider” than rail, but point-to-point wins for Vegas’s sprawl. ⓭

Expert advice:

1. Download the Vegas Loop app for real-time waits.
2. For groups: Split into multiple pods—faster than one van.
3. CES/SEMAs: Start at Fontainebleau or Westgate for free LVCC hops.
4. Watch for expansions: Allegiant Stadium, Downtown next.

Vegas Loop proves private innovation trumps bloated public transit. By 2030, it could eclipse the Monorail.

Ride the Future Now

The Fontainebleau station isn’t just an opening—it’s acceleration. As The Boring Company digs deeper, Vegas edges closer to Musk’s vision: a subterranean superhighway. Next trip to the Strip? Ditch the cab; summon the Loop. The revolution is underground.