Arapahoe Basin Transportation
Arapahoe Basin is located on Loveland Pass, and the drive can get a bit sketchy if it is snowing hard. The Summit County Stage is the local bus system, and this is a great way to get here if you need a ride.
Coming from Denver? You can skip the Eisenhower Tunnel if you are coming from Denver as long as Loveland Pass is open. Just take the exit for Hwy 6 off of I-70 right before entering the tunnel.
Shuttles Into Summit County
If you are traveling to any of the Summit County ski resorts, you can use our partners to book a ride here from the Denver International Airport. These companies will generally provide airport transportation from DIA to your destination, but not all of the way up to Arapahoe Basin.
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A-Basin Transportation FAQ
Start on I-70. The fastest route will be directly over Loveland Pass instead of going through the Eisenhower tunnel.
Yes, the Summit County Stage stops at all of the ski areas in Summit County including Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
Expect the drive to take about 20 minutes, depending on the weather. It can take longer if it is snowing hard and the traffic is moving slowly.
No. The pass will only close temporarily for weather, accidents, or maintenance. Highway 6 provides a route for hazardous material trucks to get over the Continental Divide because they cannot go through the tunnel.
Directions from Denver
Driving from Denver to Arapahoe Basin is simple, but not necessarily easy. Take I-70 to Hwy 6 and head up Loveland Pass. You can exit I-70 on either side of the Continental Divide to ascend up the pass.
- I-70
- Hwy 6/Loveland Pass
Summit County Stage
This local bus system runs throughout Summit county. The bus rides are free and this is frequently used by skiers on vacation as well as locals that need to get to the mountain for work. The Summit County Stage stops at all of the ski areas in the county as well as many hotels, lodges, and condominium neighborhoods.