Getting There · Our pick in the mountains
Getting to Vail
Eagle 35 miles, Denver 118 miles
About Getting to Vail
Discover Vail gives Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) as 35 miles from Vail, Denver International (DEN) about 118 miles east along I-70, and Grand Junction (GJT) about 146 miles west. Once you are here you will not need a car: the villages are pedestrian, and the town’s buses run without a fare.
Peak travel days on I-70 are Fridays westbound and Sundays eastbound, so plan your drive around them. In winter storms Colorado’s Traction Law may require four-wheel or all-wheel drive, or suitable tyres with 3/16-inch tread.
If I-70 closes for weather, stay put until it reopens; check COTrip.org before you set off.
If I-70 closes for weather, stay put until it reopens; check COTrip.
Shuttles: Epic Mountain Express runs shared and private transfers from both airports; Colorado’s Bustang coaches link Denver with Vail.
Why it's on our list
- EGE: 35 miles
- DEN: about 118 miles by I-70
- No car needed in town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Getting to Vail before you go.