Amtrak Winter Park Express Ski Train Increases Service
Want to avoid nightmare traffic gridlock on I-70? You are not alone. Because of increased demand last season, Amtrak is increasing service this season on its popular Winter Park Express Ski Train, with fares starting at just $19 each way. What a deal.
The Amtrak Winter Park Express glides between Denver and the foot of the slopes at the Winter Park Resort, voted North America’s best ski resort and Colorado’s top adventure town. This year, there is an additional stop at neighboring Fraser, Colorado, gateway to Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and A-Basin. Or, stay in town to learn about Fraser’s frontier history at the Cozens Ranch Museum.
To meet growing demand, the ski train now starts in December – one month earlier than last season, when it started in mid-January – operating the last two weekends of this year, December 20 – 22 and December 27 -29, plus January 3 – 5.
Expanded service begins on January 9, with trains on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through March 31. One-way fares start at $19, with kids fares (age 2 – 12) starting at just $9.50. Additional discounts are available for seniors, students, members of the military and customers with a disability.
Pack your skis or snowboards as carry-on for no additional charge, to be placed in a dedicated baggage storage area.
Coach class features wide, reclining seats with a big picture window, ample legroom and no middle seat. And free wi-fi. There’s also a bi-level Sightseer Lounge, offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and Moffat Tunnel from upstairs and café service with snacks and drinks for sale downstairs.
Train Schedule
The Winter Park Express travels between Denver Union Station (DEN) and Winter Park Resort (WPR), with an additional stop in Fraser-Winter Park (WIP).
The train departs Denver (DEN) at 7:00 am, arrives in Winter Park (WPR) at 9:11 am, and in Fraser-Winter Park (WIP) at 9:41 am.
The return trip departs from Fraser-Winter Park (WPI) at 4:05 pm, Winter Park (WPR) at 4:35 pm, and arrives in Denver (DEN) at 7:05 pm.
To book a trip, use these station codes in the fare finder above or download the Amtrak app.
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Regarding Amtrak Winter Park Express Ski Train Increasing Service, it is still not enough. I don’t understand why it does not offer everyday as many do ski between Monday and Thursday. Amtrak can remove 1 or 2 cars for weekdays and put them back for weekend. What do you think?