View of Copper Mountain during Snowmaking
View of Copper Mountain during Snowmaking

What To Expect

What To Expect

There are many options available to get to Copper. Here are our recommendations: 

 

Driving to Copper

If you plan to drive to the resort, be sure to plan ahead for weather and traffic using the GO-I70 Forecast. 

GO I-70 TRAVEL FORECAST

 

Summit Stage - Free Public Transportation

If you're already within Summit County, you can hop on the free Summit Stage bus to take you to Copper. With routes all throughout Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon, you can easily get to us for free.

  • Bus from Frisco to Copper drops off at the entrance (corner of Hwy 91 & Copper Rd) at +15 and 45 minutes, Woodward Barn at +16 and +46 minutes, and Passage Point at +17 and +47 minutes on the hour.
  • Bus from Copper to Frisco leaves Passage Point on the hour and half hour and East Village at +2 minutes and +32 minutes.

SUMMIT STAGE INFO & ROUTES

It drops off at the Copper entrance at 15/45, Woodward at 16/46 & Passage Point at 17/47

Summit Express - Shuttle Service

Copper’s official ground transportation provider. This shuttle service provides daily service to and from Denver International Airport. Summit Express shuttles run on a consistent basis each day. There are shared shuttle options as well as private SUV and van rentals. 866.763.5956

 

Summit Black Car - Chauffeur Service 

Summit Black Car is a premium option for car transportation offering luxury rides across the state. If you want the best experience while you're in Colorado, you need the best transportation—and there's nothing better than Summit Black Car. SummitBlackCar.com, 970.485.3494

SUMMIT BLACK CAR WEBSITE

 

Budget Car Rentals

Rent a car of any shape or size from Budget Rentals located at the Denver International Airport. During the winter months, we recommend a vehicle with snow tires and/or four-wheel drive. Budget.com, 303.342.9001

 

Bustang – Front Range Bus Service

Bustang provides multiple roundtrips every day of the week from Denver's Union Station and the Lakewood-Denver Federal Center to the Frisco Transit Center. From there, passengers can hop on the free Summit Stage bus to reach Copper. Tickets are $24.00 roundtrip. 

BUSTANG WEBSITE

 

The Snowstang - Front Range Ski Shuttle [WINTER ONLY]

Bustang is proud to bring a new steed to the stable. This winter, Snowstang is here to bring skiers, snowboarders, and nature enthusiasts to Copper Mountain. Snowstang makes sure everybody has the opportunity to get waist-deep in some powder.

Snowstang provides 40 days of service to Copper Mountain on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays. Passengers can board at Denver Union Station or the Denver Federal Center and will be dropped off in Beeler Lot at Copper Mountain.

Tickets start at $25.00 roundtrip. Additional discounts will be available for seniors and children, ages 2-11 ride free with responsible adult paying full fare ticket. 

PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase a ticket to reserve a seat. Cash purchases will only be allowed after all ticketed passengers have boarded. Thank you!

SNOWSTANG WEBSITE

 

Pegasus - Front Range Van Shuttle

The Pegasus shuttle van provides almost hourly service Friday through Sunday from Denver's Union Station and the Lakewood-Denver Federal Center to the Frisco Transit Center. From there passengers can hop on the free Summit Stage bus to reach Copper. Tickets start at $26.00 roundtrip. 

PEGASUS WEBSITE

 

Rocky Mountain Ride - CO Springs Ski Shuttle 

Rocky Mountain Ride is Colorado Springs' choice for recreation transportation!

We offer friendly and comfortable private shuttles to Summit County ski resorts, rafting destinations, Pikes Peak, and Red Rocks. Our vehicles and drivers are fully licensed and insured and we are registered with the state of Colorado Public Utilities Commission, number 55855. Safety is always our first priority and customer service a very close second!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIDE

Denver International Airport

Follow Peña Boulevard to I-70 West. Use the right lane to exit 195 for Copper Mountain.

From Denver

Take I-70 West to exit 195. Easy, right?

Eagle/Vail Airport

Get on I-70 E in Eagle from Cooley Mesa Rd, US-6 E and Grand Ave. Follow I-70 E to CO-91 S in Summit County. Take exit 195 from I-70 E.

Boulder

Take CO 93 south to US 6. Take I-70 West to exit 195. Copper Mountain will be on your right.

Colorado Springs

Follow I-25 north. Take exit 194 to merge onto CO 470 West toward Grand Junction. Use the middle lane to exit toward I-70 West/Grand Junction. Use the middle lane to exit toward I-70 West/Grand Junction. Take exit 194 from the right lane to Copper Mountain.

Ft. Collins

Take I-25 South toward Denver. Merge onto I-76 West toward Grand Junction. Merge onto I-70 West toward Grand Junction. Follow I-70 West to exit 195 to Copper Mountain.

For the latest information and road conditions on Interstate 70, visit GOI70.com.

CDOT 0.6 mi E of CO-91

CDOT I-70 196.70 (LV)