Getting to the Sphere From Every Strip Hotel
Sphere is farther from the Strip than it looks. It sits behind The Venetian at 255 Sands Ave, east of the Boulevard. If you're staying at The Venetian or The Palazzo, you can walk there indoors; from anywhere else, you'll walk the streets, ride the monorail, or take a rideshare. Here's how long each takes from your hotel.
The quick answer
Staying at The Venetian or The Palazzo? Walk indoors over the bridge through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center. It's open for most shows.
At The LINQ, Flamingo, The Vanderpump Hotel, Encore, Treasure Island or Wynn? Walk. It's about 14 to 22 minutes.
At Caesars Palace, Horseshoe, Paris, Planet Hollywood or Bellagio? Walk about 21 to 32 minutes, or take a rideshare.
On the south Strip (MGM Grand to Mandalay Bay)? Take a rideshare, or the monorail from MGM Grand to Harrah's/The LINQ and walk about 12 minutes.
Driving? Park in The Venetian or Palazzo garage (event rates during headliner shows), or buy Sphere's limited on-site parking with your tickets.
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Sphere is at 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169, per Sphere's transportation and parking page. It sits behind The Venetian, east of the Strip, so it isn't on Las Vegas Boulevard itself.
Walking times to the Sphere from every Strip hotel
From the closest hotels the walk takes about 14 to 22 minutes; from Mandalay Bay at the south end it's about an hour. This table shows the walk from 25 Strip hotels, closest first, each checked against Google Maps, and the way we'd go from each.
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Best way |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Venetian | ~1,000 ft bridge* | Indoors* | Walk indoors over the Venetian bridge |
| The Palazzo | Via The Venetian* | Indoors* | Walk indoors over the Venetian bridge |
| The LINQ | 0.7–1.0 mi | 14–21 min | Walk |
| Encore | 0.7–1.0 mi | 14–21 min | Walk |
| Treasure Island | 0.7–0.8 mi | 15–16 min | Walk |
| Wynn | 0.7–0.8 mi | 15–17 min | Walk |
| Flamingo | 0.9–1.0 mi | 18–22 min | Walk |
| The Vanderpump Hotel | 0.9–1.0 mi | 21 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Caesars Palace | 1.0–1.1 mi | 21–24 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Horseshoe | 0.9–1.2 mi | 21–24 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Planet Hollywood | 1.3 mi | 26–29 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Resorts World | 1.3 mi | 27–30 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Paris Las Vegas | 1.2–1.4 mi | 27–28 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Bellagio | 1.4–1.5 mi | 31–32 min | Walk or rideshare |
| Fontainebleau | 1.4–1.6 mi | 33 min | Rideshare |
| The Cosmopolitan | 1.4–1.6 mi | 32–33 min | Rideshare |
| Aria | 1.7–1.8 mi | 35–40 min | Rideshare |
| Circus Circus | 1.3–1.8 mi | 30–36 min | Rideshare |
| SAHARA | 1.8 mi | 36–41 min | Monorail from the SAHARA Las Vegas station to Harrah's / The LINQ, then walk |
| MGM Grand | 1.7–1.8 mi | 37 min | Monorail from the MGM Grand station to Harrah's / The LINQ, then walk |
| New York-New York | 2.0 mi | 41–43 min | Monorail from the MGM Grand station to Harrah's / The LINQ, then walk |
| Park MGM | 2.0–2.1 mi | 42–46 min | Rideshare |
| Luxor | 2.4–2.5 mi | 51–54 min | Rideshare |
| Excalibur | 2.1–2.6 mi | 47–52 min | Rideshare |
| Mandalay Bay | 2.8–3.0 mi | 61–62 min | Rideshare |
*The indoor bridge runs from The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, so add the walk through the resort to reach it. It's open for most shows; check the posted signs. What the other times measure: the walk from the middle of each resort to the Venetian Bridge stairway on Sands Avenue, where Standard Admission guests walk in, per Sphere's FAQ. Each walk was measured two ways on October 5, 2026: an OpenStreetMap walking route at 3 mph and Google Maps' walking directions. Where they differ, the range runs from the shorter to the longer. They don't include getting out of your own casino, which can add several minutes at the big resorts. Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
The indoor route from The Venetian and The Palazzo
The Venetian Resort, which includes The Palazzo, is the only hotel directly connected to Sphere. According to The Venetian's Sphere page (2026), a direct, indoor, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge runs through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center and serves most shows, so check the posted signs before you set off. The walkway is about 1,000 feet long and has closed during big conventions and sold-out shows, per the Las Vegas Advisor (2025).
Standard Admission guests enter Sphere on foot through the Venetian Bridge stairway, per Sphere's FAQ. The stairway is on Sands Avenue just east of Koval Lane (per OpenStreetMap), and it's where the walking times above end. The bridge also counts as an accessible entrance when you reach it through the resort. For the other indoor links between Strip resorts, see our guide to the hidden connections between Vegas casinos.
Where to park for the Sphere
Sphere's own parking is limited and sold as an add-on with your tickets, so many people park at The Venetian or The Palazzo instead. Sphere points drivers to its limited on-site lots, Howard Hughes and other local garages, and The Venetian says Sphere guests can use The Venetian and The Palazzo garages. Overnight parking isn't allowed at Sphere.
- Rates at The Venetian Resort: as of September 2026, registered hotel guests pay $20 a day; everyone else pays $20 a day Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday; valet is $40 a day, per The Venetian's parking page.
- Event parking: event rates apply during Sphere headliner shows and vary by event. Nevada residents' free hours don't apply then.
- Garage entrances: The Venetian garage from Las Vegas Boulevard or the shared access road off Koval Lane; The Palazzo garage from Sands Avenue.
For levels, EV charging and the self-park details, see our Venetian parking guide. On show days, Sphere asks drivers to arrive early and allow for street closures.
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Rideshare pick-up and drop-off for Sphere is at the corner of Manhattan Street and Westchester Drive, across from the venue entrance, per Sphere. On event days, staff direct you from there. Sphere's official parking and entrances map also marks taxi, valet and autonomous-ride drop-off and pick-up zones, plus a limo stand.
After a show lets out, pickup lines can get long. If your hotel is one of the close ones in the table above, walking back can beat the wait.
Taking the monorail to the Sphere
The monorail passes right by Sphere but has no station there. By our walking estimate, the closest station is Harrah's/The LINQ, about 0.6 miles or a 12-minute walk. The Las Vegas Monorail runs behind the east side of the Strip, with stations at MGM Grand, Horseshoe/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah's/The LINQ, the Convention Center, Westgate and SAHARA. Trains run from 7 a.m. to midnight on Mondays, until 2 a.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and until 3 a.m. Friday to Sunday. Fares and tips are in our Las Vegas Monorail guide.
It's most useful from MGM Grand, whose station is on the east side of the resort, and from SAHARA, at the line's north end. From the middle of the Strip, walking is usually about as fast. Two other options don't reach Sphere: the free trams run only on the west side of the Strip, between Mandalay Bay and Bellagio (see the free trams guide), and there's no Vegas Loop station at Sphere or The Venetian as of September 2026.
Accessibility
- For an accessible entrance, enter the property from Sands Avenue and use the East Entry or West Entry. The Venetian bridge is also accessible when you reach it through the resort.
- Accessible parking is first come, first served, on site and in nearby lots.
- If you don't have your own mobility device, Sphere offers free wheelchair transport to your seat, arranged when you arrive.
Details are on Sphere's accessibility services page.
When to arrive
Sphere asks guests to arrive early and to allow extra time for street closures on event days, and The Venetian notes that your ticket shows your door or entry time. For The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, doors open 45 minutes before the time on your ticket, late seating isn't allowed, and the show runs about 75 minutes, per the show's page (September 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get to the Sphere in Las Vegas?
Sphere is at 255 Sands Ave, behind The Venetian and east of the Strip. From The Venetian or The Palazzo, walk indoors over the pedestrian bridge through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, which is open for most shows. From nearby hotels like The LINQ, Treasure Island and Wynn, it's a walk of about 14 to 21 minutes. From the south Strip, take a rideshare to the drop-off at Manhattan Street and Westchester Drive, or ride the monorail from MGM Grand to Harrah's/The LINQ and walk about 12 minutes.
What hotels are closest to the Sphere?
The Venetian and The Palazzo are the closest: they're the only hotels connected to Sphere, by an indoor bridge through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center. The next closest are The LINQ, Encore, Treasure Island and Wynn, each about 14 to 21 minutes on foot to the Venetian Bridge stairway on Sands Avenue.
Where is the Sphere in Las Vegas?
Sphere is at 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169. It sits behind The Venetian, east of the Strip, not on Las Vegas Boulevard itself. From The Venetian you reach it by a pedestrian bridge through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center.
Can you walk to the Sphere from the Strip?
Yes. From The Venetian or The Palazzo it's an indoor walk over the bridge. From The LINQ, Flamingo, Encore, Treasure Island and Wynn it's about 14 to 22 minutes on foot. From Caesars Palace, Paris and Bellagio it's about 21 to 32 minutes. From MGM Grand and the rest of the south Strip it's about 37 to 62 minutes, so most people ride. These times run to the Venetian Bridge stairway on Sands Avenue, where Standard Admission guests walk in; add a few minutes to get out of your own casino.
Where do you park for the Sphere?
Sphere has limited on-site parking, sold as an add-on with tickets. Many guests park in The Venetian or The Palazzo garages, where event parking rates apply during Sphere headliner shows. There's also parking at Howard Hughes and other local garages, and overnight parking isn't allowed at Sphere.
Where is the Uber drop-off for the Sphere?
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off for Sphere is at the corner of Manhattan Street and Westchester Drive, across from the venue entrance. On event days, Sphere staff are there to direct you to the venue.
Is the Sphere connected to the Venetian?
Yes. The Venetian Resort, which includes The Palazzo, is the only hotel directly connected to Sphere, by an indoor, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge through The Venetian Convention & Expo Center. It's open for most shows, so check the posted signs; it can close during big conventions and sold-out shows.
What is the closest monorail station to the Sphere?
The Las Vegas Monorail passes right by Sphere but has no station there. By our walking estimate the closest is Harrah's/The LINQ, about 0.6 miles or a 12-minute walk. There's also no Vegas Loop station at Sphere or The Venetian as of September 2026.
How far is the Sphere from Bellagio?
About 1.5 miles on foot, a walk of 31 to 32 minutes, so many people take a rideshare instead. The Bellagio-to-Sphere trip has no indoor route.
How far is the Sphere from Treasure Island?
About 0.8 miles on foot, a walk of 15 to 16 minutes. It's one of the easier walks to Sphere from a hotel that isn't connected to it.
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