| A question that's frequently asked in the initial | | | | virtually nonexistent, with nearly all shopping and |
| stages of planning a Breckenridge, Colorado ski | | | | restaurant options being located along the historic |
| vacation is "how do I get to Breckenridge and | | | | Main Street corridor. Guests leaving their vehicles |
| how will I get around once I'm there?" Travelers | | | | at home will find Breckenridge offers a |
| are faced with a number of airport options as well | | | | convenient, complimentary public bus system |
| as a myriad of transportation options once they | | | | known as the FreeRide, in addition to a new public |
| are on the ground. While the variety of choices | | | | gondola, the BreckConnect. If you're seeking to |
| may seem a bit daunting at first, a better | | | | travel beyond the borders of the town, the |
| understanding of them is sure to help you plan a | | | | Summit Stage bus provides free county-wide |
| successful trip to the Rocky Mountains. | | | | transportation. Several private ski shuttles also |
| If you are flying into Colorado, your destination of | | | | operate in the immediate area with regularly |
| choice should be the Denver International Airport. | | | | scheduled service to Vail, Beaver Creek, |
| DIA Is far closer to Breckenridge than Colorado | | | | Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin. |
| Springs and offers a greater array of | | | | Guests seeking to have a vehicle at their disposal |
| transportation options to get you to the | | | | while on vacation will find car rental the most |
| mountains once you arrive. Don't buy into the | | | | convenient option for them. 4-wheel-drive SUVs |
| myth that flying into Eagle-Vail will save you time. | | | | are highly recommended for travel in the winter |
| This airport is just as far from Breckenridge as | | | | months as the I-70 interstate can become |
| Denver's and you'll most likely end up with a | | | | extremely treacherous during frequent |
| layover at DIA along the way. | | | | snowstorms. Car rental is generally the most |
| The next step in planning your vacation is | | | | convenient option for visitors seeking to explore |
| determining how you'll get from the airport to | | | | Breckenridge's sister resorts without having to |
| Breckenridge. Your choices here include shuttles, | | | | hire a private ski shuttle each day. Be advised |
| private car services, limousines and car rentals. A | | | | that you should plan on paying for parking each |
| shared ride shuttle is the most economical option | | | | time you travel to a neighboring ski area and that |
| for your party and includes door to door service | | | | airport surcharges may be as high as 24% of |
| from the airport to your accommodations. This | | | | your quoted car rental costs. The town of |
| service typically includes transportation in | | | | Breckenridge does become congested during the |
| 10-passenger van, outfitted with ski racks to | | | | winter months which can lead to a shortage of |
| carry your equipment and luggage. The down side | | | | parking, even at your accommodations. |
| to shuttle services is that you're sharing the ride | | | | When considering transportation options, |
| with people you don't know and may be stopping | | | | contemplate your comfort level with winter |
| at their lodging properties before being dropped | | | | driving conditions as well as whether having a |
| off at your own. | | | | vehicle will be an asset or a hindrance to you. It's |
| Private car and limousine services provide a | | | | also a good idea to check with your lodging |
| chauffeured, high end transportation experience | | | | provider as to whether they provide |
| for those seeking the exclusivity of their own | | | | complimentary shuttle service within the town. |
| vehicle. Transport is typically provided in Cadillac | | | | Book your reservations well in advance to ensure |
| sedans, Chevrolet Suburbans or Executive Vans | | | | the vehicle or transportation service that best |
| depending on the size of your party. Vehicles | | | | suits your needs will be available upon your arrival. |
| include luxuries such as leather seats, DVD players | | | | Although selecting your method of transport isn't |
| and complimentary bottled water. Private cars and | | | | the most important decision you'll make when |
| limousines provide direct transportation to your | | | | planning your stay, researching different |
| accommodations with no stops along the way, | | | | Breckenridge Lodging Packages can drastically |
| unless of course you request them. | | | | affect the convenience and comfort of your trip. |
| The above options are the most popular choices | | | | By weighing a few simple options and conditions, |
| for travelers visiting Breckenridge. They prevent | | | | you should easily arrive at the option that works |
| you from having to navigate a wintry interstate | | | | best for your party. No matter how you choose |
| and alleviate the hassles of having to find parking | | | | to get here, enjoy your flight, the gorgeous ride |
| for your vehicle after reaching your | | | | up and the number one ski resort in North |
| accommodations. The town's pedestrian-oriented | | | | America. |
| nature makes the need for your own vehicle | | | | |