Ski season 2026–27 · Colorado, United States
Denver Airport to Vail transfer
About 2h 30m by road for 195 km. Compare the ways to get there, then book your transfer, car or hotel.
- By road
- 2h 30m
- Road distance
- 195 km
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Denver Airport (DEN)
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Vail
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Vail is in Colorado, United States, 149 km from Denver in a straight line: about 2h 30m by road (195 km) without traffic, snow or chains.
- Airport
- Denver Airport (DEN)
- Resort
- Vail, United States
- By road
- 2h 30m
- Road distance
- 195 km
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Your options from Denver Airport to Vail
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
Private transfer: Epic Mountain Express
From $499 per vehicle
Private SUV for up to 5 people $499–1,099 one way; private van for up to 12 people $599–1,199; gratuity included. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027.Shared shuttle: Epic Mountain Express
2h 30mFrom $59 per person
Shared shuttle, one way: $59–129 to the Vail Transfer Center, $69–139 door to door; price depends on travel date. Epic Pass holders get 20% off. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027. Denver Airport to Vail takes about 2.5 hours; I-70 traffic and snow can add time (journey time from epicmountainexpress.com home page).Bus: CDOT Bustang (Pegasus)
From $30 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 Pegasus bus from Denver Union Station to Vail ($20 one way; the 6:00 am Monday–Thursday departure reaches Vail at 8:15 am, more departures Friday–Sunday). Price = $10 train + $20 bus.Car hire
2h 30m
195 km by road, without traffic, snow or chains.
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Book your Denver to Vail transfer
Shared shuttle from $59 per person (Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026).
From landing to the slopes
How your transfer to Vail works
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What to know
- The 2h 30m drive time is without traffic, snow or chains. Allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow.
- Vail is 149 km from Denver in a straight line and 195 km by road.
- Private transfer (Epic Mountain Express): Private SUV for up to 5 people $499–1,099 one way; private van for up to 12 people $599–1,199; 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: $59–129 to the Vail Transfer Center, $69–139 door to door; price depends on travel date. Epic Pass holders get 20% off. Rates valid to 30 Apr 2027. Denver Airport to Vail takes about 2.5 hours; I-70 traffic and snow can add time (journey time from epicmountainexpress.com home page). Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, 22 Oct 2026
- Bus (CDOT Bustang (Pegasus)): 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 Pegasus bus from Denver Union Station to Vail ($20 one way; the 6:00 am Monday–Thursday departure reaches Vail at 8:15 am, more departures Friday–Sunday). Price = $10 train + $20 bus. CDOT Bustang — Pegasus (Denver–Avon), 22 Oct 2026
More transfer and car hire options
The road route is 195 km and takes about 2h 30m 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.
Booked transfers from Denver
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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.
- Aer Lingus
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Alaska Airlines
- Allegiant Air
- American Airlines
- Breeze Airways
- British Airways
- Cayman Airways
- Copa Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- Icelandair
- JetBlue Airways
- Lufthansa
- Southwest Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- VivaAerobus
- Volaris
- WestJet
Other airports for Vail
- Eagle (EGE) · 45 km · 46 min by car
- Hayden (HDN) · 117 km · 2h 42m by car
Complete your ski trip
OpenStreetMap shows 346 named runs and 49 named lifts within 14 km of Vail, and snow on the ground in the area peaks in February in NASA's averages. Read the Vail ski guide.
Where to stay in Vail
Before you go
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Denver Airport to Vail: questions
How do I get a transfer from Denver Airport to Vail?
Welcome Pickups offers private transfers from Denver airport: enter Vail as your destination to see whether it is covered and the price for your date. Or hire a car and drive, about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way from Denver Airport to Vail?
Of the options with a published fare, the lowest is bus with CDOT Bustang (Pegasus) at from $30 per person (CDOT Bustang — Pegasus (Denver–Avon), checked 22 Oct 2026). Fares change, so check before you book.
Is there a bus from Denver Airport to Vail?
Yes. CDOT Bustang (Pegasus) runs Denver airport to Vail, from $30 per person. Check the timetable for your date (CDOT Bustang — Pegasus (Denver–Avon), 22 Oct 2026).
How long is the transfer from Denver Airport to Vail?
About 2h 30m by road for 195 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 Vail?
By road, Eagle (EGE) is the quickest at about 46 min, then Denver (2h 30m) and Hayden (2h 42m). The best choice also depends on which airlines fly there from your home airport.
How far is Vail from Denver Airport?
149 km in a straight line and 195 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 Vail?
Shared shuttle from $59 per person (Epic Mountain Express — Shuttle rates, checked 22 Oct 2026).
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