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Ski season 2026–27 · Colorado, United States

Denver Airport to Breckenridge transfer

About 2h 16m by road for 167 km. Compare the ways to get there, then book your transfer, car or hotel.

By road
2h 16m
Road distance
167 km
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From

Denver Airport (DEN)

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Breckenridge

Shared shuttle from $49 per person (Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026).

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Breckenridge is in Colorado, United States, 125 km from Denver in a straight line: about 2h 16m by road (167 km) without traffic, snow or chains.

Airport
Denver Airport (DEN)
Resort
Breckenridge, United States
By road
2h 16m
Road distance
167 km
3,910 mbottom 2,917 m993 m vertical

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Your options from Denver Airport to Breckenridge

  • Private transfer: Epic Mountain Express

    From $499 per vehicle

    Private SUV for up to 5 people $499–999 one way; private van for up to 12 people $599–1,099; gratuity included. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027.

    Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026

  • Shared shuttle: Epic Mountain Express

    From $49 per person

    Shared shuttle, one way: $49–119 to a transfer center, $59–129 door to door; price depends on travel date. Epic Pass holders get 20% off. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027.

    Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026

  • Bus: CDOT Snowstang

    From $22.50 per person

    1 change. Take the RTD A Line from Denver Airport Station to Denver Union Station (about 37 min, $10 Airport Day Pass; rtd-denver.com/routes-services/airport and rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/facts-and-figures/a-line), then the Snowstang ski bus from Denver Union Station (Gate B4) to Breckenridge (morning bus leaves 6:05 am; return leaves the resort at 4:00 pm). Snowstang fare $12.50 adult one way (child $6.25). Fares and times are from the 2025-26 season; the 2026-27 schedule was not yet published on 22 Oct 2026. Price = $10 train + $12.50 bus.

    CDOT Bustang — Snowstang (Breckenridge), checked 22 Oct 2026

  • Car hire

    2h 16m

    167 km by road, without traffic, snow or chains.

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Book your Denver to Breckenridge transfer

Shared shuttle from $49 per person (Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026).

From landing to the slopes

How your transfer to Breckenridge works

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Book before you fly

Choose your car and pickup time from Denver airport and add your flight number.

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Meet your driver

Your driver monitors the flight and meets you in arrivals with a sign showing your name.

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A car on a country road heading towards the mountains3

Ride up to Breckenridge

Straight to your accommodation, at the price fixed when you booked.

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What to know

  • The 2h 16m drive time is without traffic, snow or chains. Allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow.
  • Breckenridge is 125 km from Denver in a straight line and 167 km by road.
  • Private transfer (Epic Mountain Express): Private SUV for up to 5 people $499–999 one way; private van for up to 12 people $599–1,099; gratuity included. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027. Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, 22 Oct 2026
  • Shared shuttle (Epic Mountain Express): Shared shuttle, one way: $49–119 to a transfer center, $59–129 door to door; price depends on travel date. Epic Pass holders get 20% off. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027. Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, 22 Oct 2026
  • Bus (CDOT Snowstang): Take the RTD A Line from Denver Airport Station to Denver Union Station (about 37 min, $10 Airport Day Pass; rtd-denver.com/routes-services/airport and rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/facts-and-figures/a-line), then the Snowstang ski bus from Denver Union Station (Gate B4) to Breckenridge (morning bus leaves 6:05 am; return leaves the resort at 4:00 pm). Snowstang fare $12.50 adult one way (child $6.25). Fares and times are from the 2025-26 season; the 2026-27 schedule was not yet published on 22 Oct 2026. Price = $10 train + $12.50 bus. CDOT Bustang — Snowstang (Breckenridge), 22 Oct 2026

More transfer and car hire options

The road route is 167 km and takes about 2h 16m without traffic, snow or chains, so allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow. Source: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains.

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Flying in

Airlines flying to Denver (DEN)

23 airlines fly here on our route maps. Open a route map to see where each one flies from.

Other airports for Breckenridge

All ski resorts from Denver Airport with drive times →

Complete your ski trip

OpenStreetMap shows 438 named runs and 72 named lifts within 14 km of Breckenridge, and snow on the ground in the area peaks in February in NASA's averages. Read the Breckenridge ski guide.

Ship your skis ahead

Send skis and boots to Breckenridge door to door instead of carrying them through the airport.

Denver Airport to Breckenridge: questions

How do I get a transfer from Denver Airport to Breckenridge?

Welcome Pickups offers private transfers from Denver airport: enter Breckenridge as your destination to see whether it is covered and the price for your date. Or hire a car and drive, about 2h 16m.

What is the cheapest way from Denver Airport to Breckenridge?

Of the options with a published fare, the lowest is bus with CDOT Snowstang at from $22.50 per person (CDOT Bustang — Snowstang (Breckenridge), checked 22 Oct 2026). Fares change, so check before you book.

Is there a bus from Denver Airport to Breckenridge?

Yes. CDOT Snowstang runs Denver airport to Breckenridge, from $22.50 per person. Check the timetable for your date (CDOT Bustang — Snowstang (Breckenridge), 22 Oct 2026).

How long is the transfer from Denver Airport to Breckenridge?

About 2h 16m by road for 167 km, without traffic, snow or chains. A private transfer takes about the driving time; a shared transfer that stops at other hotels takes longer. Allow extra time in winter.

Which airport is closest to Breckenridge?

By road, Eagle (EGE) is the quickest at about 1h 32m, then Denver (2h 16m) and Colorado Springs (2h 43m). The best choice also depends on which airlines fly there from your home airport.

How far is Breckenridge from Denver Airport?

125 km in a straight line and 167 km by road.

Which airlines fly to Denver?

23 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly to Denver (DEN), including Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines.

Ready to book Denver to Breckenridge?

Shared shuttle from $49 per person (Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026).

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