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How to get from Denver airport to Breckenridge: driving I-70, shuttles, rideshare and the bus, with times and rough prices.
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Getting here
Almost everyone arrives through Denver International Airport. It's about 100 miles from Breck, and in good conditions you'll be there in around two hours. In bad conditions, or on a Saturday morning in February, it can take a lot longer.
You don't need a car once you're here. Getting here is another matter. For two people, a shuttle is simpler. For a family of five with ski bags, a hire car may work out cheaper.
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Drive
About 1 hr 45 min, often more.
The resort puts the drive at 97 miles and about an hour and three-quarters from Denver. Take I-70 west to exit 203 at Frisco, then Highway 9 south into Breck. Colorado's traction law applies on I-70 from September 1 to May 31, so get a car with the right tires.
Our tip: Westbound I-70 peaks from 8am to 10am on Saturdays, and eastbound from about 3pm to 6pm on Sundays. Leave after 7pm on a Sunday if you can.
Shuttle
The resort’s partner shuttle.
Runs from DEN to Breck and Keystone roughly every hour through the winter, from November 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Allow about two hours, more on weekends and holidays. Book at least 48 hours ahead. Epic Pass holders get a discount.
Shuttle
Summit Express and Peak 1 Express.
Both run shared and private shuttles from DEN to Breck. In spring 2026, shared fares started at around $49 to $50 per person each way to a station drop-off, with door-to-door costing more.
Rideshare
Fine on the way up.
Uber and Lyft both work in Breck, and an UberX from the airport was around $160 in 2026. Getting one back down to Denver is much less reliable, so don't count on it for your flight home.
Bus
CDOT’s intercity bus.
Bustang runs along the I-70 corridor and connects with Summit County's free buses. The cheapest way to get here, and the slowest.
FAQ
About 1 hour 45 minutes for the 97 miles in good conditions, according to the resort. Weekend traffic and snow on I-70 can add an hour or more.
Yes. Epic Mountain Express, Summit Express and Peak 1 Express all run shuttles from DEN. Allow about two hours.
Keep exploring
Book online before you arrive and pick your gear up in town the evening before. The morning rush at the base shops can eat your first hour, and booking ahead can be cheaper.
Breck is on the Epic Pass. Buying a ticket at the window on the day is the most expensive way up the hill, so buy ahead online or look at an Epic Day Pass if you're here for a few days.
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