EAGLE (EGE) · DENVER (DEN) · DOOR TO DOOR
Two airports serve Vail and Beaver Creek, and they make for very different arrivals. Eagle County Regional (EGE) is 30 to 45 minutes from your door along the valley floor. Denver International (DEN) is about two and a half hours away, over Vail Pass and through the Eisenhower Tunnel. We drive from both, in private cars.
Every route we drive
From Eagle airport (EGE)
- Eagle airport to Vail: about 35 miles, about 45 minutes
- Eagle airport to Beaver Creek: about 29 miles, 30–40 minutes, with Avon and Edwards on the way
From Denver airport (DEN)
- Denver airport to Vail: about 120 miles, about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes in good conditions
- Denver airport to Beaver Creek: about 132 miles, about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes
- Vail to Denver airport: the trip home, with Beaver Creek and downtown Denver options
Around the valley and beyond
- Vail to Beaver Creek: about 12.5 miles, 15–20 minutes
- Vail to Breckenridge: about 36 miles over Vail Pass, about 50 minutes
- Vail to Keystone: about 38 miles over Vail Pass, about 50 minutes
- Vail to Aspen and Aspen to Vail, on our sister site Aspen Moments
- Eagle airport to Aspen, also on Aspen Moments
- Denver airport to Summit County and Steamboat: see Denver Moments' airport transportation
Drive times are free-flowing estimates. In winter, plan for longer on any route that crosses Vail Pass.
Eagle or Denver: which airport?
If there's a flight that suits you, Eagle is the easy answer for a ski trip: no pass, no tunnel, and you can be on the mountain the next morning without a long travel day behind you. This winter Eagle has 19 nonstop routes to 15 cities; see our Eagle airport flights guide. Denver wins on choice and fares, and in summer, when most Eagle nonstops stop flying. On a Denver arrival, the drive is the part to plan carefully, especially on a Friday or in a storm; our Vail Pass winter driving guide explains why.
What every ride includes
- Flight tracking, so a delayed flight doesn't cost you your ride
- Meet and greet on arrival
- Door-to-door service to your hotel, condo or home
- Help with luggage and skis
- Stops on request, from a grocery run to a pharmacy
- Child seats on request
- Mountain-experienced chauffeurs and a luxury full-size SUV (Expedition MAX, Yukon XL, Suburban or similar) or an 11-passenger Ford Transit
Every ride is private: just your group, no shared stops. Book your ride to see vehicles for your date.
Other ways to get to Vail
A fair picture of the alternatives: Epic Mountain Express, Vail Resorts' own shuttle company (formerly Colorado Mountain Express), runs shared and private rides from both airports. Core Transit buses serve the Eagle airport for a $3 fare. Bustang runs from Denver Union Station to Vail and Avon, but not from the airport. And a rental car gives you freedom, with the Traction Law, Vail Pass and village parking to manage. Each route page compares these honestly for that trip.
Ready when you are: book your ride.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is closest to Vail?
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), about 35 miles from Vail and under 30 from Beaver Creek, with no mountain pass on the way.
How long is the drive from Denver airport to Vail?
About 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes in good conditions for roughly 120 miles. Winter storms and I-70 closures can add hours.
Do you drive from both airports?
Yes. We drive from Eagle (EGE) and Denver (DEN) to Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Edwards and the rest of the valley, and back.
Are your airport rides shared?
No. Every ride is private, door to door, for your group only.