Winter Park Ski Train Expands Service for 24-25

The Amtrak Winter Park Express Express ski train service will start sooner, go farther and run more often this season. An additional destination and five days of round trips weekly starting in January are also among new features of the popular service. 

To meet growing demand for train travel, the Amtrak Winter Park Express will kick off its season with holiday runs starting in December. This seasonal service expands to five days weekly after the New Year, for a total of 69 roundtrips this season, 29 more than last season.

The Winter Park Express season will start on the last two weekends of this year, Dec. 20-22 and Dec. 27-29, plus Jan. 3-5. Expanded service begins on Jan. 9 and runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through March 31. The trains will serve both the Winter Park Resort and neighbouring Fraser.  Tickets start at $19 ($9.50 for kids) and are available now.  

“The Winter Park Express is a great opportunity for Coloradans and visitors to explore our mountains without the hassle of driving or traffic. Now with expanded service and lower costs, Coloradans can save time and money on our way to enjoying our great outdoors. I look forward to taking the train into the mountains this season,” said Governor Jared Polis.  

Customers can bring their skis and snowboards as a carry-on for no additional charge. While onboard, they’ll enjoy a trip in Coach class featuring wide, reclining seats with a big picture window, ample legroom and no middle seat. The train also features a bi-level Sightseer Lounge – the social hub of the train – offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains from upstairs and café service downstairs with snacks and drinks for purchase. 

“The Winter Park Express ski train has long been a beloved tradition for Colorado and our 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’s more scenic, sustainable, and relaxing than getting in a car and driving,” said Sky Foulkes, president of the Winter Park Resort.

Tickets between Denver Union Station (station code: DEN) to Winter Park Resort (station code: WPR) and Fraser (station code: WIP) can be booked at Amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress and the Amtrak app.

The train departs Denver at 7 a.m. and arrives at the resort at 9:11 a.m. and in Fraser at 9:41 a.m. The return trip departs Fraser at 4:05 p.m. and Winter Park Resort at 4:35 p.m. and arrives in Denver at 7:05 p.m. Denver Union Station is served by the Regional Transportation District’s commuter trains from Denver International Airport as well as light rail, local or intercity buses, ride-sharing services, and taxis.