The Denver International Airport (DIA) is roughly 2 - 2.5 hours away from Vail, Colorado (weather dependent). This is a larger airport, so you can typically find better pricing and more airline options!

Many people still visit Vail in the fall to see the leaves changing, so please make sure you are checking how long it will take you to get to the airport before you leave!

The Eagle County Regional Airport is roughly 35 - 45 minutes away from Vail, Colorado. This is a smaller airport so the prices tend to be higher and there are not as many airlines traveling into this airport. Sometimes you can find a good deal, especially in October, so keep an eye out for that!

The Grand Junction Regional Airport is roughly 2 - 2.5 hours away from Vail, Colorado (weather dependent). This is a smaller airport, similar to Eagle, so there may not be as many airlines flying into this airport. However, for those traveling from California, they do have direct flights from Orange County & San Fransisco!

You can book an Epic Mountain Express Shuttle to pick you up and drop you off at the Denver International Airport or the Eagle County Regional Airport. This shuttle service does not go to the Grand Junction Regional Airport. When you go to their home page, you can add in where you want to be picked up from, where you are going, and add in your flight details so they know what gate to drop you off at.

Don & I use this shuttle service every time we fly out of DIA and we love it!

*Please be aware while booking that these shuttles do not operate 24/7, and their first shuttle typically leaves around 6 AM. Make sure you will have enough time to travel to the airport and get to your gates.

This is another top-rated shuttle service in the Vail Valley that will pick you up and drop you off at the Denver International Airport or the Eagle County Regional Airport. This shuttle service does not go to the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Similar to Epic Mountain Express, when you go to their home page you can add in where you want to be picked up from, where you are going, and add in your flight details.

We have not personally used this shuttle service, but we do see them throughout town!

*Please be aware while booking that these shuttles do not operate 24/7, and their first shuttle typically leaves around 6 AM. Make sure you will have enough time to travel to the airport and get to your gates.

This is going to be the best option for those who want to take full advantage of exploring Vail, but do not want to do a road trip! Each airport will have options for car rental services (listed below) and we highly recommend getting something with 4WD / AWD because the weather can be variable this time of year.

Denver International Airport Car Rentals: https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/rental-cars/

Eagle County Regional Airport Car Rentals: https://www.flyvail.com/parking-transportation/rental-cars/

Grand Junction Regional Airport Car Rentals: https://gjairport.com/Ground_Transportation

Ride Taxi is the best local option for transportation if you are looking for something similar to Uber & Lyft. They operate 24/7/365, and you can make bookings in advance. There are (3) ways to book; online, over the phone, or through their app. They are a great reliable option for those who do not want to rent a car!

Ride Vail Transit is the local bus system that runs through the Town of Vail, so this is a great option for those of you staying in Vail! This bus system is completely free and runs as early as 6:00 AM and as late as 1:20 AM. I will also attach the link below to the Town of Vail, which has more detailed information about the bus system.

https://www.vail.gov/government/departments/transportation-services/bus-information

They have not yet put out their Summer/Fall 2025 schedule, but I will be sure to update this page once it comes out!

The Town of Avon also offers a free bus system that runs through the entire town. This is a great option if you choose to stay in Avon, which is only 10-15 minutes outside of Vail and where we live!

If you head to the Town of Avon website, you will see on the top of the page a hot button that says "bus schedule". This bus runs every thirty minutes, as early as 6:30 AM and as late as 10:00 PM. They have not yet put out their Summer/Fall 2025 schedule, but the page will automatically update as we get closer.