Now let’s consider the situation from the perspective of flying into DIA, which invariably opens up many more flight options and airlines. Book an airport shuttle: High Country Transportation Epic Mountain Express (shuttle service from DIA to Vail and Breckenridge will be more expensive).Rent a car from Denver International Airport (build in extra time to shuttle to rental car sites).Photo: Courtesy of Vail Resorts Transportation from Denver International Airport to Vail or Breckenridge Check out Epic Mountain’s Express’s website for all of the prices. Their rides for shared shuttles from Eagle to Vail cost $45 per person, each way ($37 with the Epic discount). The Vail Resorts-owned shuttle service offers 20-percent off their rates to Epic Pass holders. The same ride in one of the company’s roomier Sprinter vans (up to 13 people), adds $100 onto the cost to either resort.Īnother option, considering you’re heading to Vail or Breck, which are both Epic Pass resorts, is Epic Mountain Express. Several Vail hotels do, including the Sonnenalp and Best Western.)Īs for cost, a shuttle via Chevy Suburban for up to six people from Eagle Airport to Vail is $225 each way, and from Eagle to Breckenridge is $395 with High Country Transportation. (Pro tip: Check with your lodging to make sure it doesn’t offer ground transportation for guests. There are dozens of options from both Eagle and DIA. If none of those apply to you, I would suggest opting for an airport shuttle. This is winter in the Rockies, after all.Īsk the Travel Expert: You’re Flying to Park City, Do You Bring Your Skis Or Demo? Don’t forget to book a vehicle with all-wheel-drive and ample clearance. (There’s also county bus systems for travel between resort towns, but if you’re planning to ski different mountains, a car might be a better bet.)Īnother reason to consider a car is if you’re planning multiple off-slope day trips, or if there are members in your group who won’t be skiing and might want to explore the area. If you’re staying in the towns of Vail or Breckenridge, the town shuttles will get wherever you need to go within each town’s respective limits, including the lifts, the grocery store, and many restaurants. All the major car rental companies operate out of the terminal, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, and more. Check with your hotel whether it offers a shuttle serviceįrom Eagle, you have the familiar choices of car rental or shuttle-same as at DIA, which I’ll get to shortly.Take an airport shuttle: Chevy Suburban High Country Transportation Epic Mountain Express.Rent a car from Eagle County Regional Airport.Photo: Courtesy of Denver International Airport Transportation from Eagle, Colo. Downside: Fewer flight options and pricier fares. It’s also a much smaller and easily navigable airport. Not only is Eagle closer than Denver International Airport, but you get to skip the most congested portions of I-70, including the run-up to the Eisenhower Tunnel. Many major airlines serve Eagle during the winter, the biggest being American, United, and Delta, making it a very convenient option, especially for Vail skiers. You didn’t mention if your flights are already booked, but in case they’re not, it’s worth considering flying into Eagle County Regional Airport, 35 miles from Vail and 70 miles from Breckenridge. I’ll start by saying that the options to Vail and Breckenridge are largely the same, so much of the advice here applies to either destination (which are 37 miles away from one another, by the way).įirst, let’s talk airports. Lots to chew on here before you can come to the right answer for your particular situation. Do we need to rent a car or should we take a shuttle? We plan to come for a week and ski for five days. Send your travel questions to We’re planning a ski trip for next season to Colorado, probably either Vail or Breckenridge, and we’re trying to figure out transportation from the airport. Join Active Pass to get expert advice on all things ski travel-related from our travel-tested Senior Content Producer, Samantha Berman, who’s skied all over the globe. Airport Ground Transportation from Epic Mountain ExpressĮpic Mountain Express is conveniently located at Denver International Airport and Eagle (Vail) Airport for your Colorado ski vacation transportation needs.Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īctive Pass members get exclusive access to SKI’s “Ask the Traveler” series.
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