Approved Approved (four stations) and proposed (three). None is built, and no downtown opening date has been announced.
- Approved
- On June 15, 2022, the Las Vegas City Council approved a 50-year agreement with The Boring Company that named five initial downtown-area stops: The Strat, the Fremont Street Experience, Slotzilla, Garage Mahal at Circa and the Plaza.
- Proposed
- El Cortez, Las Vegas City Hall and World Market Center, per The Boring Company’s downtown plans as reported by the Review-Journal (Jan 2026). Not approved or built.
- Progress
- The city issued its first permit for early tunnel work from the LVCC toward downtown on Jan 28, 2026.
- Sites
- No exact station sites have been published. Coming soon, location is an estimate until officially announced.
The downtown stations, one by one
Before there was a Strip, there was Fremont Street. It was closed to cars in 1994, and the Fremont Street Experience opened on Dec. 14, 1995.
Fremont Street Experience Approved
Under the canopy. Viva Vision is about 1,375 ft long and about 90 ft up, with 49 million-plus LEDs; shows run at the top of every hour from 6pm to 2am, with live music on three stages nightly.
Slotzilla Approved
Named for SlotZilla at 425 Fremont St, the east end of the canopy. Its Zip Line launches seated from 77 ft and runs three blocks; the Zoom Line launches riders lying flat from 11 stories and runs five blocks. The canopy’s parking garage entrance is at 4th St & Carson Ave, beside the tower.
Garage Mahal at Circa Approved
Named for Circa’s parking garage. Circa sits at 8 Fremont St at the west end of the canopy, and lists Stadium Swim and Vegas Vickie’s among its venues. Next door, the Golden Gate calls itself “The Las Vegas Original Since 1906” and the oldest hotel in Las Vegas.
Plaza Approved
At the Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main St. The Plaza opened in 1971 as the Union Plaza Hotel, on the site of Las Vegas’s first train depot, built in 1905 by the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad. Oscar’s Steakhouse sits under the glass dome looking straight down Fremont Street.
El Cortez Proposed
At 600 E Fremont St. El Cortez opened in 1941 and calls itself the longest continuously running hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Its facade has been the same since 1952, and on Feb 22, 2013 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the Fremont East end: classic neon, bars and Container Park.
City Hall Proposed
At Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S Main St. Bonneville Transit Center, RTC’s downtown hub where the Deuce stops, is about 5 minutes away on foot (our estimate), and The Smith Center opened on March 10, 2012 in Symphony Park, a few blocks west.
World Market Center Proposed
At 475 S Grand Central Pkwy. It hosts Las Vegas Market, a home-furnishings and gift trade market with 3,500-plus brands across four buildings. Neighboring Symphony Park is covered on our Symphony Park & Medical District page.
The Strat station, also in the 2022 agreement, has its own page.
Getting downtown today
- The Deuce (RTC): runs 24/7 along Las Vegas Boulevard to downtown. A Strip-route fare is $4 one way or $8 for 24 hours. The nearest open Loop station is Sahara, on the Deuce’s route.
- The Monorail doesn’t come downtown. Its northern end is the SAHARA station.
- Driving: the Fremont Street Experience garage entrance is at 4th Street and Carson Avenue. The canopy blocks are pedestrian-only, so set rideshare pickups at a cross street.
Near the downtown stations
Walk times are from the closest station spot. All of these spots are estimates until sites are published.
Eat & drink
- Oscar's Steakhouse (Plaza) Insider Offer in the app: Mayor-themed steakhouse under the Plaza's glass dome; dinner daily 5–10pm. approx. 2 min on foot from Garage Mahal
- Carson Kitchen Free Gem: Small-plates restaurant at 124 S 6th St, a block off Fremont East. approx. 4 min on foot from El Cortez
- Pizza Rock (Downtown Grand) Insider Offer in the app: Tony Gemignani's Downtown pizza flagship at 201 N 3rd St. approx. 4 min on foot from Slotzilla
- Atomic Liquors Insider Offer in the app: Las Vegas' oldest freestanding bar (1952) at 917 E Fremont. approx. 7 min on foot from El Cortez
- Fergusons Downtown & Mothership Coffee Insider Offer in the app: Revived mid-century motel courtyard with local shops and Mothership's espresso at 1028 E Fremont. approx. 9 min on foot from El Cortez
- Doña Maria Tamales Insider Offer in the app: Homestyle tamale house at 910 S Las Vegas Blvd; Sun–Thu 8am–9pm, Fri–Sat 8am–10pm. approx. 15 min on foot from City Hall
See & do
- Circa Resort & Casino: Resort at 8 Fremont St, west end of the canopy, with Stadium Swim, Vegas Vickie's bar and the Garage Mahal garage. approx. 2 min on foot from the canopy
- El Cortez Hotel & Casino: Running since 1941 at 600 E Fremont; facade unchanged since its 1952 neon; on the National Register of Historic Places since Feb 22, 2013. approx. 2 min on foot from El Cortez
- Fremont Street Experience (Viva Vision shows) Insider Offer in the app: Five blocks under the 1,375-ft Viva Vision canopy; light shows hourly 6pm–2am and live music on three stages nightly; open 24 hours. approx. 2 min on foot from the canopy
- Golden Gate Hotel & Casino: "The Las Vegas Original Since 1906" at 1 Fremont St; the oldest hotel in Las Vegas, with its historic Original 10 rooms. approx. 2 min on foot from the canopy
- Plaza Hotel & Casino: Opened 1971 at 1 Main St on the site of Las Vegas's first train depot (1905), facing straight down Fremont Street. approx. 2 min on foot from Garage Mahal
- SlotZilla Zip Line: Seated Zip Line from 77 ft or Superman-style Zoom Line from 11 stories (from $69/$75); rides Mon–Wed noon–1am, Thu–Sun noon–2am. approx. 2 min on foot from the canopy
- World Market Center (Las Vegas Market): Home-furnishings and gift trade market with 3,500+ brands across 4 buildings at 475 S Grand Central Pkwy. It is a trade campus, so check its site before you go. approx. 2 min on foot from World Market Center
- The Mob Museum & The Underground Free Gem: Mob history museum at 300 Stewart Ave with The Underground speakeasy and distillery downstairs; museum daily 9am–9pm. approx. 5 min on foot from the canopy
- The Smith Center for the Performing Arts: Performing-arts center in Symphony Park, opened March 10, 2012; see its calendar. approx. 6 min on foot from City Hall
- The Neon Museum Insider Offer in the app: Outdoor Neon Boneyard of rescued Vegas signs at 770 Las Vegas Blvd N. approx. 15 min on foot from El Cortez
Family-friendly & fun
- Downtown Container Park Free Gem: Open-air shops and bars in shipping containers at 707 Fremont; Treehouse, playground, Pixel Room and stage are free. approx. 3 min on foot from El Cortez
- DISCOVERY Children's Museum: Three-story hands-on museum at 360 Promenade Pl, Symphony Park; Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm, also open Mondays on school breaks. approx. 5 min on foot from World Market Center
Shopping
- Las Vegas North Premium Outlets: Open-air outlet center at 875 S Grand Central Pkwy; Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–7pm. approx. 11 min on foot from World Market Center
- The Writer's Block Free Gem: Independent bookshop and coffee bar at 519 S 6th St; shop Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sun 10am–8pm. approx. 12 min on foot from City Hall
Getting around & parking
- Fremont Street Experience parking garage (4th St & Carson Ave): Mon–Thu $4/hr (capped at $20), Fri–Sun $5/hr (capped at $25), 15-min grace period, 7-ft clearance. approx. 2 min on foot from the canopy
- Las Vegas City Hall: City of Las Vegas government center at 495 S Main St. approx. 2 min on foot from City Hall
- Bonneville Transit Center: RTC's downtown hub at 101 E Bonneville Ave; the Deuce stops here on its way to the Strip ($4 one way / $8 for 24 hours). approx. 5 min on foot from City Hall
Walk times are our own estimates from a map, not measured routes; big resorts can add five minutes or more inside. Hours and prices were checked on official pages around Oct 29–31, 2026 and can change, so confirm before you go. Places tagged Insider Offer in the app have a deal you can see in the app.
Map and app
Open the Vegas Loop stations guide in our app for every open station, fares and one-tap ride links. See all Vegas Loop stations and neighborhoods.
FAQ
Is there a Vegas Loop station downtown?
Not yet. Four downtown stations are approved under the city’s 2022 agreement, and three more are proposed. The city issued its first tunnel permit on Jan 28, 2026, but no opening date has been announced.
Which downtown stations are approved?
The Fremont Street Experience, Slotzilla, Garage Mahal at Circa and the Plaza, plus The Strat just north of downtown.
How do I get from the Strip to Fremont Street now?
The Deuce runs 24/7 along Las Vegas Boulevard; a Strip-route fare is $4 one way or $8 for 24 hours. The Monorail doesn’t reach downtown.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked Oct 31, 2026 unless another date is shown. Loop fares come from the vegasloop.com booking site. If something here disagrees with an official page, trust the official page.
- City of Las Vegas: first Loop permit (Jan 28, 2026): https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NVLASVEGAS/bulletins/4065448
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: downtown Loop approved (Jun 2022): https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/underground-loop-approved-for-strip-downtown-connection-2592957/
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: first city permit (Jan 2026): https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/boring-co-receives-1st-vegas-loop-permit-from-city-opening-up-downtown-las-vegas-expansion-3612994/
- Fremont Street Experience: SlotZilla: https://fremontstreetexperience.com/slotzilla-zip-line/
- Golden Gate: our story: https://www.goldengatecasino.com/our-story/
- Plaza: about us: https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/about-us/
- El Cortez: about us: https://elcortezhotelcasino.com/about-us/
- The Smith Center: about: https://thesmithcenter.com/about/
- Las Vegas Market: https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/
Vegas Daily Drop is not affiliated with the City of Las Vegas, the Fremont Street Experience, the RTC or any venue named here. Vegas Daily Drop is independent and isn’t affiliated with The Boring Company or Vegas Loop.