Denver Airport & Ski Shuttles
Denver airport and ski shuttles, shared or private, run from Denver International Airport to the major ski towns. If you're staying in one town you can skip the rental car, and the driver deals with the snow on I-70.
- Shared shuttle
- Seat in a van, set departures
- Private transfer
- Your group only, door to door
- DEN to Summit County
- About 2-2.5 hours
- Best for
- Ski trips staying in one town
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Book a DEN airport transfer. Compare shared shuttles and private transfers to the ski towns:
Your options from DEN
- Shared shuttle vans run on a schedule from DEN to Summit County (Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper), Vail and Beaver Creek. Established operators include Epic Mountain Express and Groome Transportation; check each company's current routes.
- Private transfers (SUV or Sprinter van) are priced per vehicle and can be good value for families and groups with ski gear.
- For buses, CDOT's Bustang runs along I-70 from Denver, and Pinnacle Bustang serves some ski areas. Buses cost the least but are harder with luggage.
- For Aspen, many visitors fly into Aspen (ASE) or Eagle/Vail (EGE) instead; by road from DEN it's a long day.
Shuttle or rental car?
Choose a shuttle if you're staying in one ski town with free local buses and you don't want to drive I-70 in snow. Choose a rental car if you'll visit several resorts or towns, are traveling outside ski season, or a group's shuttle fares add up to more than an AWD rental.
Tips
- Book ahead for holiday weeks; shared shuttles do sell out.
- Leave buffer time for flight delays and ask how the operator handles them.
- Weekend westbound traffic on Saturday mornings and eastbound on Sunday afternoons can add hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Denver airport to Breckenridge without a car?
Book a shared shuttle or private transfer from DEN, or take a bus such as CDOT's Bustang via Denver. The drive is about 2 hours without traffic.
Is a shuttle cheaper than a rental car for a ski trip?
For one or two people staying in one town, usually yes once you add parking and fees. For larger groups or multi-town trips, an AWD rental can be cheaper.
Do ski shuttles run in snowstorms?
Shuttle operators generally keep running when I-70 is open, but closures and chain-law restrictions can cause delays. Check with your operator.