Photo courtesy of CDOT.
Reduce traffic and keep air pollution to a minimum when planning your weekend ski trip.
The Interstate 70 corridor from Denver to Vail is known for heavy traffic during ski season. A round trip from Denver to Silverthorne can cost $25-$50 in fuel and parking fees. To save on expenses, the Way to Go team recommends trying alternatives to driving alone. Learn how to travel to the mountains in new ways via bus, train or carpooling.
Carpool
Meet your carpool at the Hogback Park-n-Ride (also known as the Dinosaur lots) in Golden, located at exit 259 off of I-70. There are three lots with plenty of parking spaces: Wooly Mammoth (918 spots), T-Rex (156 spots) and Stegosaurus (117 spots). This is a great place to fill up on gas and meet up with friends or colleagues to make the journey together.
Address: The main Wooly Mammoth lot is located at 18560 U.S. Highway 40, Golden, CO 80401.
Need to find someone to share the ride with? Use the TreadShare app to connect with other outdoor adventurers headed to the mountains the same day you are!
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is now connected on MyWaytoGo.org. Connect with other yoga enthusiasts, music lovers and moviegoers by joining the network, finding your event, and carpooling to reduce the stress of sitting in traffic and searching for parking!
Bustang
Take the Bustang bus and eliminate worries about finding parking or navigating traffic congestion for your trips up to the mountains during the summer. Bustang offers routes to Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Grand Junction from Denver. Seasonal services include RamsRoute, Bustang to Broncos and Bustang to Estes. Buses depart locally from Denver Union Station, Westminster Sheridan Station, Broomfield Station, Superior McCaslin Station, Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station and Lyons Park-n-Ride. To find more information such as departure time, cost and operating hours visit RideBustang.com.
Each Bustang bus is equipped with a restroom, bike racks, equipment storage, Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB ports. The buses are entirely accessible and have two standard securement areas with a center-loading wheelchair lift.
Pegasus
Thinking about taking Interstate 70 but don't want to deal with the traffic or pay the mountain express toll? Pegasus has you covered. A smaller version of Bustang serving the Interstate 70 corridor between Denver and Avon will get you there stress free. Utilizing the mountain express lane when available, Pegasus has stops at Denver Union Station, Denver Federal Center, Idaho Springs, Frisco, Vail and Avon.