Breck Parking & Resort Transportation Guide

Getting Here & Parking

Ditch the Car

With a variety of in town parking lots, a pedestrian-friendly downtown and a free in-town transportation options, there truly is no need for a car when you visit Breck. Shuttles like the Epic Mountain Express can take you from the airport directly to the door of wherever you’re staying in town. Many places are located within easy walking distance of the ski area and Main Street, but if you’re a little further away or just want to give your legs a rest, the Breck FreeRide (note the FREE part!) bus system is a great and convenient way to get around during your stay.

In addition, with the BreckConnect Gondola and ski-to-town trails (or bike-to-town trails in summer!), the connection between mountain and town is seamless, providing additional and convenient ways to go between the ski area and downtown.

Daily Resort Guest Parking

Breckenridge Ski Resort owned parking lots are managed daily by Breck Park. With Breck Park as our strategic partner, we have the ability to offer all of our paid parking guests the option to easily pay via the Breck Park app and reserve preferred parking in any of our paid lots.

  • To pay for parking in any of our lots via app, please click here.
  • To reserve your preferred parking spot, please click here.
  • Carpool discounts available, please click here. 

Guest parking is available slope-side, in town and outside of town. We encourage carpooling with incentives at all paid lots.

Oversized vehicle and overnight parking is not permitted in Breckenridge Ski Resort lots. Permits can be obtained from the Town of Breckenridge.

*All prices are subject to change. Parking spaces are first-come, first served. Pass Holders are not guaranteed a parking space.

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Downtown or Slopeside Parking

Parking for Peaks 7 & 8

Both Peaks are accessible via the BreckConnect Gondola from town.

  • Peak 7: Take the Gondola to access Independence SuperChair
  • Peak 8 Take the Gondola to access Rip's Ride, 5-Chair, Colorado SuperChair, and the Rocky Mountain SuperChair 
  • Ticket Offices are located at the locations below for your convenience

 

Downtown Parking with Access to peaks 7 & 8

South Gondola Parking Structure, North Gondola Lot & Gold Rush Lot - Our most convenient and accessible in town parking

These lots are located in Town and offer easy access to Peaks 7 and 8 via the BreckConnect Gondola, and to Peak 9 via the Brown and Yellow Routes. You can park here and pay using our many onsite kiosks or the Breck Park app. You can also reserve your spot ahead of time. Daily rates apply and are subject to change. Hourly rates available after 3 PM. No parking is permitted between the hours of 2 - 6 AM in our South Gondola, North Gondola, and Gold Rush lots.

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Peak 7 & 8 Slope-side Parking

Stables Lot - Parking in walking distance to Peaks 7 and 8

Convenient covered parking within a 5 minute walking distance of both Peaks 7 and 8. You can park here and pay using our many onsite kiosks or the Breck Park app. Stables Lot parking is limited and you can reserve your spot ahead of time. Daily rates apply and are subject to change.

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Slopeside Parking

Parking for Peak 9

  • Slopeside parking with access to peak 9 via the Beaver Run SuperChair & Quicksilver SuperChair
  • 3 - 7 minute walk from your vehicle
  • Ticket Office located at the lot for your convenience
Beaver Run Lot - Slope-side parking at Peak 9

Easy access to Peak 9 and the Quicksilver SuperChair and learning terrain, and the Beaver Run SuperChair. You can park here and pay using either an onsite kiosk or the Breck Park app. Parking here is limited and you can reserve your spot ahead of time. Daily rates apply and are subject to change. Hourly rates are available after 2 PM. No parking is permitted between the hours of 2 - 6 AM.

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Breckenridge Getting Here and Parking FAQs

Yes, preferred parking lots near Breckenridge’s base areas can be reserved in advance for a fee. These spots offer quick access to lifts and amenities.


Arrive early (before 8 AM) or use the parking app to reserve spots. Overflow lots with free shuttle access are available during busy weekends and holidays.


Yes! The Breckenridge parking app provides real-time updates on lot availability, reservations, and directions to free or preferred parking zones.

Staying in Breckenridge?

Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Town of Breckenridge operate the Breck Free Ride, providing free transportation to resort base areas and throughout the Town of Breckenridge 365 days a year from 6:15am - 11:15pm. 

We encourage all guests and visitors to utilize the free transportation service and leave your vehicle at home!

To access the most up to date schedules and route information, click here.

To download the easy to use transportation app, click here.

Staying Outside of Breckenridge?

Summit Stage - The county wide free transportation (Summit Stage) connects to all of our in-town transportation routes, making it easy (and free) to get from Breckenridge to anywhere else in the county. 

For the most up to date schedules and route information, click here.

Uber & Lyft

  • Breckenridge and Summit County have an extensive amount of Uber and Lyft drivers available through their respective apps.
 

Free Parking

  • Mountain access via bus to the BreckConnect Gondola (Peaks 7 & 8) or Peak 9
  • Please note - No ticket offices located at free parking lots
Ice Rink Parking Lot (Free Parking)

Just outside the center of town, the Ice Rink lot provides free and convenient parking. Take bus transportation from the lot to Peak 9 or to the BreckConnect Gondola which offers quick access to Peaks 7 & 8. Click Here for more information on routes.

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McCain Parking Lot (Free Parking)

Located just off of Coyne Valley Road, this new parking lot offers free parking near the entrance of town. Free bus transportation from the lot to the BreckConnect Gondola offers quick access to Peaks 7,8 and 9.

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Driving to Breck
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If you are driving to Breckenridge whether from the East or West, prepare to be awed by the Rocky Mountains. I-70 snakes through the Rockies with sweeping mountain vistas, dense forests, river and railway views, wildlife spotting, and plenty of small town charms along the way. 

  • From Denver: 97 miles; 1.75 hours

Times can vary, depending on traffic & driving conditions.

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Breckenridge Resort

Driving Tips

Breck is easily accessible by car and just minutes from Interstate 70.

Driving Directions from Denver

Breckenridge is located 104 miles west of Denver International Airport (DEN) and 86 miles from downtown Denver. Travel west on I-70 from either location and take exit 203 in Frisco, CO for CO-9. CO-9 South will take you directly into Breckenridge. 

DEN offers over 750 daily flights from 180 destinations, 20 of which are international. flydenver.com

From Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)

Breckenridge is approximately 63 miles (102km) east of Eagle Airport. EGE offers non-stop flights from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York/JFK, Phoenix, Toronto and Washington D.C. flyvail.com

Driving Directions from Colorado Springs

Breckenridge is 110 miles (178km) away from Colorado Springs Airport. flycos.com

Tips for I-70 Mountain Travel

  • Avoid peak travel times if possible. If you are heading eastbound on Saturday or Sunday, plan to leave the mountains after 7 p.m. to stay out of traffic. To be safe, check the weekend and holiday Travel Forecast.
  • Winter Driving Preparedness 

 

October-April

Winter Weekend Traffic Patterns

Westbound

  • Friday: Traffic volumes are moderate from approximately 3:00-7:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday: To beat the traffic, plan to leave the Front Range by 6:00 a.m. Traffic is consistently at its highest between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and speeds return to normal soon after Noon. 
  • Sunday: Traffic is lighter than Saturday but delays are possible in the 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. timeframe.

Eastbound

  • Saturday: Traffic volume is moderate to heavy between 2:00-5:00 p.m. 
  • Sunday: Traffic starts to build as early as 11:30 a.m. The peak of the traffic occurs between 3:00-6:00 and drops off soon after 8:00 pm. To avoid the jam, stay at the Resort for dinner, or spend Sunday night and head back to work or school Monday morning.  

*Please note: this travel forecast is based on historical traffic data. Weather, road conditions and accidents are impossible to predict and can have significant impacts on I-70 travel.

Colorado’s Traction Law is in effect Sept 1-May 31, regardless of current weather conditions. Learn if your tires meet the Traction Law specifications here.
The Mountain Express Lanes are open on the weekends and holidays to provide a faster and more reliable travel time between Denver and the mountains. Get the Express Toll pass to pay the posted toll rate. Those without a pass will be billed the posted rate plus a service charge. Order the pass at ExpressToll.com. 

Holiday Weekends: When a national holiday falls on a Monday, you can count on Monday afternoon eastbound traffic to mimic a typical Sunday pattern, but with potentially more volume.

Metering: Traffic metering goes into effect during very high-volume times at the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel on the eastbound approach.  Metering controls the flow of traffic eastbound towards the Eisenhower Tunnel so traffic does not back up in the tunnel, causing potential safety issues.

 

Colorado Highway Updates

Follow the Colorado Department of Transportation for all highway and pass related information and condition reports.

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Eagle County Airport in Gypsum, CO.

By Air

  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is located just outside of Denver. The airport is 104 miles east of Breckenridge via I-70. DEN offers over 750 daily flights from 180 destinations, 20 of which are international, and is a nonstop destination for over 21 national and international carriers. Shuttles and car rentals are available from Hertz at the airport. The most utilized route to get to Breckenridge from DEN is to take I-70 to exit 203 in Frisco, CO for CO-9. CO-9 South will take you directly into Breckenridge.
  • Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 63 miles west of Breckenridge, close to Vail. Non-stop flights are available from: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York/JFK, Phoenix, Toronto and Washington D.C. Shuttles and car rentals are available from Hertz at the airport.
  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is 110 miles from Breckenridge. Shuttles and car rentals are available from Hertz at the airport.

 

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Epic Mountain Express
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Traveling throughout Colorado's Rocky Mountains to Breckenridge is easiest with Epic Mountain Express. We offer fast and affordable Denver International Airport (DEN) shuttles to Breckenridge ski areas and throughout Summit County.

Our scheduled shuttles to resorts are the most popular way to get to resorts in Breckenridge. Or reserve, private door-to-door shuttles and SUVs with our Premier Mountain Express services.

Our private charters can transport you directly between any accommodation (hotels, resorts, condos, AirBnb, and more) in Breckenridge to/from Denver Airport.

Pass holders automatically save 20% on Epic Mountain Express.

Call 970.754.7433 (970.SKI.RIDE)

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