Amtrak Winter Park Express Celebrates 10th Partnership Year

“Ski train” service Thursdays through Sundays starting on Dec. 10

WINTER PARK, Colo. — Tickets are now on sale for the 2026-27 Amtrak Winter Park Express season. Runs start Dec.10, 2026, and the seasonal trains will run four days weekly through April 4, 2027.

The Winter Park Express offers 68 round-trips this season to affordably and conveniently serve ski and non-ski passengers traveling between Denver and the Fraser Valley. The trains will serve both Winter Park Resort and neighboring Fraser, with additional seating capacity starting in January.

Ticket prices are the same as last season, starting at $9 ($4.50 for kids), thanks to the third year of sponsorship by CDOT, the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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 rail route taken by the Winter Park Express is the first leg of a state-proposed Mountain Corridor passenger rail line that would eventually run from Denver to Craig. The Winter Park Express shows public desire for more mass transit options through the mountains and beyond.

More than 200,000 passengers have ridden these Amtrak trains since the partnership with the resort began ten years ago.

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 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, originating at 7 a.m. from Denver, arriving at the resort at 9:15 a.m. and in Fraser at 9:45 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.

Customers in groups of up to eight can purchase Winter Park Express tickets at Amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress and the Amtrak app. Customers in groups of nine to 14 can call 800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to make a reservation.

Groups of 15 or more—including requests for exclusive railcar occupancy—should fill out this form. For more information about group travel, call 800-USA-1GRP (1-800-872-1477) weekdays, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. MT, or email GroupSales@Amtrak.com.

Lift tickets and other passes can be purchased directly from the Winter Park Resort website. Winter Park Resort is an Alterra Mountain Company property and its Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.