Meantime, facing eager paparazzi, high security and tight parking, those who don't need to dodge the cameras said travel in Denver was smoothest by bike.
Bike rentals for convention goers will also be set up at the next stop on the road to the November election: Minneapolis.
And while celebs and groupies take more time next week to celebrate politics, a few are still griping about air travel.
Among them is rap star Diddy, who said in a Wednesday video that he has decided not to fly in a private jet because of high gas prices.
"Can you believe this, I am actually flying commercial!," exclaimed the rapper/mogul.
ABC News' Nitya Venkataraman, Alice Gomstyn and Jennifer Parker contributed to this report.