Amtrak Winter Park Express Starting Early to Meet Increased Demand
Amtrak's Winter Park Express starts early in December due to increased demand, offering 69 roundtrips and expanded five-days weekly service for ski and non-ski passengers from Denver to Fraser Valley.
The seasonal rail service expands to five days weekly after the New Year, boasting 69 roundtrips this season—29 more than last season—the Winter Park Express will serve ski and non-ski passengers traveling from Denver to the Fraser Valley.
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The Winter Park Express season will start on the last two weekends of this year, December 20-22 and 27-19, plus January 3-5. Expanded service begins on January 9 and runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays through March 31.
“The Winter Park Express is a great opportunity for Coloradans and visitors to explore our mountains without the hassle of driving or traffic,” Governor Jared Polis said.
“Now with expanded service and lower costs, Coloradans can save time and money on our way to enjoying our great outdoors,” Polis continued. “I look forward to taking the train into the mountains this season.”
Tickets for the trains serving both the Winter Park Resort and neighboring Fraser start at $19 per person ($9.50 for children) and are available now. Travelers can bring their skis and snowboards as a carry-on for no additional charge.
Lift tickets and other passes can be purchased directly from the Winter Park Resort website.
“We look forward to a bigger season than ever, with more than twice as many trips and an additional destination,” Amtrak Executive Vice President Dennis Newman said. “With the State of Colorado expanding its partnership with the resort and Amtrak, the future of passenger rail on this corridor is bright.”