Denver To The Slopes: Winter Park Express Expands For 2025

The Winter Park Express, operated by Amtrak, announced, in cooperation with the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation, that it will kick off the 2025 winter season with expanded service from Denver’s Union Station for both dates and journeys.

Starting January 9, 2025, the Winter Park Express will operate five days a week—Thursday through Monday—through March 31. The expanded service also includes special holiday dates from December 20-22 and December 27-29, 2024. The train will also add a stop in Fraser, five minutes west of Winter Park, with fares that are 43 percent lower than in previous years.

Traub passengers can travel directly from Denver International Airport or downtown Denver to the mountains and back to hit the slopes on weekdays or weekends.

Richard Scharf, President and CEO of Visit Denver, emphasized the Winter Park Express’s significance to the city’s role as a gateway to the Rockies, saying, “The Winter Park Express strengthens Denver’s position as a hub for adventure in Colorado. With the convenience of direct train service from Denver International Airport and Union Station, visitors can enjoy a world-class ski resort or mountain town while still taking advantage of Denver’s vibrant culture and amenities.”

Winter Park Resort is two hours from Denver by train, making it a great option for day trips. Skiers and snowboarders can leave Denver early in the morning, spend the day on the slopes and be back in the city by early evening.

“The Winter Park Express ski train has long been a beloved tradition for Colorado and guests from around the globe. It has demonstrated the desire from both residents and visitors for transportation options other than passenger vehicles. The Winter Park Express gives people another way to get to the slopes that are more scenic, sustainable and relaxing than getting in a car and driving,” said Sky Foulkes, president of Winter Park Resort.

Winter Park is not just for skiing. Non-skiers can enjoy the mountain town, snow tubing, winter trails, or the scenery of the Fraser Valley. The expanded service now includes a stop at Fraser, offering convenient access to the town and its surrounding attractions.

The Winter Park Express features wide, reclining seats, large picture windows and a bi-level Sightseer Lounge for panoramic views of the Rockies. Snacks and beverages are available onboard, and the train can hold passenger skis, snowboards, and other winter gear during transport at no additional charge.

With additional train cars, the train can accommodate 402 passengers per trip. The train departs Denver at 7 a.m. and arrives at the Winter Park Resort at 9 a.m. The return trip departs Winter Park Resort at 4:30 p.m. and arrives in Denver at 6:40 p.m. All times Mountain.

Denver Union Station is served by the Regional Transportation District’s commuter trains from Denver International Airport, light rail, local or intercity buses, ride-sharing services, and taxis.

Winter Park Resort is an Alterra Mountain Company property, and its Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of mountain destinations in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.