Peak 1 Express: Affordable Travel to Colorado Resorts & Mountain Towns

Colorado mountain towns offer abundant winter adventures and wonder, from zooming down powdery slopes at Vail Ski Resort to marveling at hand-carved snow sculptures.

By: Peak 1 Express
Updated: September 19, 2024

While visiting these iconic places, you’ve got more important things to think about than finding a ride — like which coffee shop to try and how many runs you can fit into your day at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

Don’t sweat it — Peak 1 Express, a convenient, affordable and more sustainable ground-transportation option, will handle travel from the airport straight to your ultimate wintry destination. No matter which cold-weather activity you want to indulge in, sit back, relax and let Peak 1 Express relieve the stress of journeying to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, so you can enjoy the fun sooner.

Shared Shuttles From Denver International Airport (DEN)

Whether you’re landing in Colorado at midnight or noon, you’ll enjoy seamless connections to Summit County and the Vail Valley with Peak 1 Express’ extensive shuttle services. Their comprehensive schedules ensure convenient and reliable transportation, making it easy to explore stunning mountain destinations without the hassle of driving yourself.

Breckenridge

On your way to this winter haven, glance out of your Peak 1 Express shuttle window for sweeping views of snow-dusted firs, and spot mountains streaked with ski and snowboard trails. While your Peak 1 Express chauffeur navigates driving for you, they’ll also have plenty of information and insights into the area’s bountiful offerings, from the impressive International Snow Sculpture Championship to Breckenridge Ski Resort’s 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. Once you arrive via a Breckenridge Discount Shuttle, you’ll have ample recommendations to explore as you hop on the Breck Free Ride bus.

Peak 1 Express offers 10–16 daily shuttles each season from DEN to Breckenridge. Find the one that fits your schedule

Keystone

Three charming villages featuring lively après spots, a Nordic center and outdoor adventures like snowshoeing and night skiing make up Keystone Resort. Peak 1 Express offers a generous three-bag allowance per passenger; your roomy Keystone shuttle will have space enough to hold skis, snowboards, safety gear and jackets, so you’ll be able to quickly hit one of the resort’s three peaks once you arrive. Or, take it easy and bundle up for a scenic sleigh ride, meander along quaint streets offering ample shopping and channel your inner figure skater on the ice rink.

Peak 1 Express offers 10–16 daily shuttles each season from DEN to Keystone. Find the one that fits your schedule

Copper Mountain

Instead of searching for gas stations or worrying about which exit to take, catch up with friends or family who just touched down in Colorado on your travels to Copper Mountain. Save your gas money and get amped for all the winter excitement to come, like zipping around on the Rocky Mountain Coaster, traversing backcountry trails on a snowcat or bounding through powder on 2,500-plus acres of terrain. Draw ski-playlist inspiration from your Peak 1 Express driver — they’ll keep the tunes playing on your shuttle ride, so you’ll acquire new options for killer music.

Peak 1 Express offers 10–16 daily shuttles each season from DEN to Copper Mountain. Find the one that fits your schedule.

Frisco, Dillon & Silverthorne

Less than 10 miles from each other, these dreamy Summit County gems offer thrills and snapshot-worthy spots around every corner. Good thing Peak 1 Express shuttles provide outlets so you can charge your phone and ensure your camera is ready to go. Visit the Frisco Nordic Center to capture shots of snowcapped mountains before gliding along 30 kilometers of cross-country trails, or trek through 8 kilometers of snowshoeing terrain amid groves of aspen trees. Challenge your friends to a snow-tube race at Frisco Adventure Park, or take a private hourly ride from Frisco to Dillon to cozy up at a local brewery and marvel at the frozen Dillon Reservoir. Head to Silverthorne to splurge on a new fuzzy hat or down jacket at the Outlets at Silverthorne — you’ll have extra change to spend thanks to your Peak 1 Express ride. Because these alpine locales boast proximity to other popular ski destinations like Copper Mountain, Keystone and Breckenridge, you can also hop on the free Summit Stage to enjoy more surrounding mountain magic.

Peak 1 Express offers 10–16 daily shuttles each season from DEN to Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne. Find the Summit County ride that fits your schedule.

Vail

Ditch the car and kick off your skiing adventure to the Vail Valley (which includes Avon, Beaver Creek, Edwards and the town of Vail,) by hitching an eco-friendly shared ride from DEN or a private shuttle from the Eagle County Regional Airport. After you arrive at Lionshead or Vail Village, catch the free, year-round bus to the base of Vail Mountain, where you can soar up one of two scenic gondolas or speed down the renowned runs of Vail Ski Resort, the largest in Colorado. With all the extra cash lining your pockets from choosing a Peak 1 Express shuttle, delight in the town of Vail’s Bavarian-inspired dining and sip on steaming drinks as flakes paint the cobblestone.

Peak 1 Express offers 10–16 daily shuttles each season from DEN to Vail. Find the one that suits your schedule

Private Charter Services

Traveling on a specialized itinerary that doesn’t fit into the shared-shuttle schedules? No problem — Peak 1 Express can accommodate any flight at any time via their extensive (and dog-friendly) private charter services. No matter if you’re landing on a red-eye flight or arriving in the afternoon, you can rely on Peak 1 Express to swoop you up from Denver International Airport or Eagle County Airport. Step into a Sprinter van or SUV with a pet, friends or family (groups of up to 14 are welcome) and relax as your driver expertly transports you — so you don’t have to stress about driving yourself.

If the mountains aren’t your final stop, don’t worry about reserving a rental car or finding parking among the metropolitan bustle of Denver — Peak 1 Express will deliver you to your destination with private Black Label hourly services. Use the shuttle’s free Wi-Fi to confirm your upcoming downtown dinner reservation or simply sit back and take in the vibrant lights and high-rise-building sights.

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