Scheduled Vail Airport Transportation
Summit Express is now running daily scheduled Vail airport shuttles from Denver Airport to all of Vail to include East Vail, West Vail, Eagle Vail and the Vail Transportation Center. In the winter we have hourly trips to and from DEN starting at 5am! If our schedule doesn’t fit your needs or if you have a family or large group who would like to travel privately, book one of our private charters, which run 24/7, 365 days a year.
Fall Vail Airport Shuttle Rates
Door to door service is now available in Vail, East Vail and West Vail, including the Vail Transfer Center.
- Per Passenger Rate - from $75
- Transfer Station (Vail Transit Center) - from $60 / passenger
- $10 / person discount for groups of 3 or more!
Fall Vail Airport Shuttle Schedule
Fall Season: 9/3/24 – 11/30/24
Denver Airport to Vail
- 9:00am (11:30am)
- 11:00am (1:30pm)
- 1:00pm (3:30pm)
- 3:00pm (5:30pm)
- 5:00pm (7:30pm)
- 7:00pm (9:30pm)
- 9:00pm (11:30pm)
Vail to Denver Airport
- 5:15am** (8:15am)
- 7:15am (10:15am)
- 9:15am (12:15pm)
- 11:15am (2:15pm*)
- 1:15pm (4:15pm*)
- 3:15pm (6:15pm*)
- 5:15pm (8:15pm*)
- Pickup at Vail Transit Center is :15 after the hour
- For off hours shuttles, please call us at 970-668-6000.
- Subject to availability.
- *Add one hour for Saturday, Sunday and Holiday travel times to Denver Airport.
Winter Vail Airport Shuttle Schedule
Winter Season: 12/1/24 - 4/20/25
Denver Airport to Vail
- 9:00am (11:30am)
- 10:00am (12:30pm)
- 11:00am (1:30pm)
- 12:00pm (2:30pm)
- 1:00pm (3:30pm)
- 2:00pm (4:30pm)
- 3:00pm (6:30pm)
- 5:00pm (7:30pm)
- 7:00pm (9:30pm)
- 9:00pm (11:30pm)
Vail to Denver Airport
- 5:15am (8:15am)
- 6:15am (9:15am)
- 7:15am (10:15am)
- 8:15am (12:15am)
- 9:15am (12:15pm)
- 10:15am (1:15pm)
- 11:15am (2:15pm*)
- 1:15pm (4:15pm*)
- 3:15pm (6:15pm*)
- 5:15pm (8:15pm*)
- Pickup at Vail Transit Center is :15 after the hour
- For off hours shuttles, please call us at 970-668-6000.
- Additional times available during peak dates
- We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
- *Add one hour for Saturday, Sunday and Holiday travel times to Denver Airport.
Vail Airport Transportation FAQ
What's the best way to get to Vail from Denver Airport?
With the unpredictable weather, challenging traffic and parking (much less the treacherous drive through the tunnels and over Vail Pass), riding a Summit Express shuttle is your best way of getting to your Vail from Denver Airport. We offer daily scheduled shuttles and private charters, which operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round!
Do I need a car in Vail?
In Vail, the public transportation system is unparalleled! We’re very proud of the fact that you don’t need a car to fully enjoy your stay with us. Most dining, shopping and skiing is within an easy walking distance in town, and for anything that isn’t we have a great (free) bus network that operates on a regular schedule within Vail and all over Eagle County!
How much is a shuttle from Denver to Vail?
- Our rates start at $65 / person for the Vail Transfer Centers.
- Rates for Door to Door service from the Airport directly to your lodging / home and back again start at $69.
How long with the trip from Denver Airport to Vail take?
Our scheduled shuttles typically make the journey from Denver to Vail in 2 hours and 30 minutes. We have a buffer built in for unexpected weather or traffic conditions, so Summit Express shuttles almost always run on time.
How do I book a Vail Airport Shuttle?
Book online with Summit Express! Our reservation system takes your flight information so that we can monitor your status and ensure that your on the quickest shuttle after your flight lands.
Where does Summit Express drop off & pick up in Vail?
Everywhere! We’re famous for our door to door shuttle service, where we drop you off / pick you up right at the front door of your lodging! How’s that for service?
We shuttle travelers to all lodging in Vail!
Can you Uber from Denver Airport to Vail?
Well, technically yes, but… You and your family and all of your ski gear aren’t going to fit in the typical Uber vehicle. Summit Express transportation was built for this, our drivers are highly trained to handle the winter driving conditions on I-70 and your trip should be safe!
Where is the best skiing in Vail?
We were hoping you would ask that! There’s nothing better than sharing life’s pleasures with our guests. Depending on your skill level, there’s something for everyone at Vail. We’re suckers for the powder, so we usually head straight for the back bowls! Once we’ve had our fill there, we’ll grab a few laps and lunch in Blue Sky Basin. Once we make our way back to the front side, a few laps on the groomers before we finish our day at apres in the village!
Need any more advice? Ask your driver on the trip up for their recommendations.
Vail Transportation Center
The bus service is so great in Vail that you might want to just get dropped off at this central location and take a bus to your final destination. Also, if you’re a local or have friends in town to help arrange the last leg of your transportation the VTC is your answer. Summit Express drops off and picks up at the Vail Transportation Center.
Walk On Passengers welcome at Vail Transportation Center!
Need a last minute ride to Denver International Airport? Stop by the Vail Transportation Center at the pickup times listed above.
241 S Frontage Rd E
Vail, CO 81657
Reservations required
