Winter Park Transportation
Winter Park is located in the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, so getting here from Denver is easier than many of the other CO resorts. However, you will still need to navigate Berthoud Pass as it crosses the Continental Divide. Beyond mountain shuttles and rental cars, Winter Park has a more traditional and much cooler way to get to the ski resort from Denver: TAKE THE TRAIN!
There is a railway line that runs from Union Station in Downtown Denver through the Moffat Tunnel (which goes through the Continental Divide), and right to the base of the ski resort. You’ll get dropped off closer to the mountain than you would even if you parked in the closest parking lot.
Winter Park Ski Shuttle Deals
Check for Winter Park transportation deals below. We will add deals here from our mountain shuttle partners as they are available.
Powderhound Transport - $50 Off
Book a shuttle ride to Winter Park at the time you need, on your own schedule. Use our exclusive promo code “coloradotopia50” when you make your itinerary request and you’ll get $50 off!
Winter Park Transportation FAQ
Denver International Airport is the main airport serving Winter Park, Colorado.
The free bus might be enough for you, but some people definitely should consider renting a car to drive here from Denver. While there is a small pedestrian village here, the base area of Winter Park is not like Vail, Aspen, or Telluride, where you can easily make it though your vacation without a car.
The cost has been going up by a few dollars each year, and we expect it to cost just under $40 this year.
Expect this drive to take just under 1.5 hours in good weather. This is the closest major ski resort to Denver.
Berthoud Pass may close for snow storms and accidents – This is the major route to Winter Park over the Continental Divide from Denver. If it closes for bad weather or any other reason, you will need to wait.
Winter Park Amtrak Station
The railroad that runs through the Continental Divide, passed the ski resort and onto Fraser, is still active and running. There is an Amtrak station right at the base of the ski resort. There is a route that begins at Union Station in downtown Denver and brings skiers and snowboarders from the city to the mountain.
This railroad route goes through Moffat tunnel, a historic tunnel through the Continental Divide that has brought skiers here since the 1930s.
The Lift (Local Bus Service)
The Lift is the FREE local bus transportation option around the Winter Park, CO area. This bus runs between the ski resort, Winter Park, Fraser and Granby. This bus will run 7 days/week during the winter and summer seasons.
Find route maps and details on the official website here.
Winter Park Directions from Denver
Getting to Winter Park from Denver is easy. Just head west on I-70 until you get to Exit 232. This is Route 40 and it will take you north over Berthoud Pass and then down to the Winter Park Ski Resort
- I-70 to Exit 232
- Rt. 40 West to Winter Park
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