Amtrak’s popular Winter Park ExpressTickets for the train are on sale. This “ski train” will be in Colorado during the 2025-2026 ski season. to Winter Park ResortIt offers an easy, budget-friendly and environmentally friendly transportation option.
Timetables and Budget-Friendly Fares
Winter Park Express, on December 19It returns to service connecting Denver Union Station to Winter Park Resort. The seasonal service schedule is as follows:
Service Dates:Friday through Sunday until January 4th, then until March 29th Thursday to SundayA trip will be organised.
Passengers can book their tickets directly through Amtrak’s website. Departure times are as follows:
| Departure/Destination | Departure Time | Time of arrival |
| Departure from Denver | 07:00 | – |
| Arriving at Winter Park Resort | – | 09:11 |
| Arriving at Fraser | – | 09:41 |
| Return from Fraser | 16:05 | – |
| Return from Winter Park | 16:35 | – |
| Arriving in Denver | – | 19:05 |
The train allows passengers to carry their ski and snowboard equipment. at no additional costIt allows them to carry it with them. This service remains popular among locals and tourists because it eliminates parking stress and highway delays.
Low Starting Fees with Government Support
The affordability of train tickets reflects the state of Colorado’s support for transportation. The $3 daily car rental fee, introduced in 2024, helps subsidize ticket prices. Thanks to this support, one-way ticket prices are:
- For adults: from $9It starts.
- For children under 12: from $4.50It starts.
Officials say these low prices encourage more families and first-time train travelers.
Expansion and Future Plans
Increasing the Winter Park Express’ service days to four per week helped double ridership last season. This success increased the state’s confidence in passenger rail development along the U.S. Highway 40 corridor.
Colorado’s next big step is until November 2026Based on Winter Park Express model A new rail link between Denver and Granbyis to start. Long-term plans call for expanding the network to include Steamboat Springs, Craig and the Yampa Valley.
The state announced earlier this year to support this expansion. Union Pacific Railroadto operate freight trains without paying usage fees. A 25 year agreementsigned. This partnership ensures cost efficiency and lays the groundwork for the sustainable expansion of the rail network.
Amtrak’s collaboration with state leaders makes the Winter Park Express, which combines convenience, affordability and environmental responsibility, a model for future rail initiatives across the country.
