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Getting There

By Air

Vail/Eagle County Airport ( http://snow.com/flyvail/ ) is a small hub located about 35 miles West of Vail. The Vail/Eagle County Airport has different schedule for winter and summer, with select major carriers that include:

Continental ( +1 800 523 3273 / http://www.continental.com )

Delta ( +1 800 221 1212 / http://www.delta.com )
American Airlines ( +1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com )
Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com )
United Airlines ( +1 800 864 8331 / http://www.ual.com )

Taxi & Other Ground Transportation

Vail Valley Transportation ( +1 877 829 8294 )
Airlink Shuttle ( +1 800 554 8245 )
Vail Valley Taxi ( +1 877 829 8294 / +1 970 476 8294 )
Vail Coach ( +1 877 554 7433 / http://www.vailcoach.com )
Colorado Mountain Express ( +1 800 525 6363/ +1 970 926 9800 / http://www.ridecme.com/ )
Vail Transportation Service ( +1 800 480 9104 / http://www.vailtransportation.com )

Denver International Airport ( DIA ) ( +1 303 342 2000 / http://www.flydenver.com/ ) is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. The Denver International Airport is located 110 miles East of Vail. Airline providers include:

Frontier ( +1 800 432 1359 / http://www.frontierairlines.com )
Continental ( +1 800 523 3273 / http://www.continental.com )
jetBlue ( +1 800 538 2583 / http://www.jetblue.com )
US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322 / http://www.usairways.com )
Delta ( +1 800 221 1212 / http://www.delta.com )
American Airlines ( +1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com )
United Airlines ( +1 800 864 8331 / http://www.ual.com )
Northwest/KLM ( +1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com )
Air Canada ( +1 888 247 2262 / http://www.aircanada.com )
British Airways ( +1 800 403 0882 / http://www.britishairways.com )
Lufthansa ( +1 800 645 3880 / http://cms.lufthansa.com )

Taxi & Other Ground Transportation

Shuttle Services include:

Super Shuttle ( +1 800 525 3177 / +1 303 370 1300 / http://www.supershuttledenver.com )

BlueSky ( +1 303 300 2626 / http://www.blueskyshuttle.net )

Colorado Mountain Express ( +1 800 525 6363 / +1 970 926 9800 / http://www.ridecme.com/ )

Taxis are readily available outside of the airport.

By Car

Vail is centrally located in the Rocky Mountains and easily accessible by car. The city of Vail is just 35 miles East of Eagle, and 100 miles West of Denver. Besides being the major road you would take into Vail from Denver and other surrounding cities, I-70 ( with the help of the Colorado countryside ) is an extremely beautiful drive. Once in Vail, there will be signs for the major exits leading to lodging and other accommodations.

Getting Around Vail

You would have an easier time finding a snowball in July than you would a parking spot in Vail. Much of the city is self-contained making parking almost impossible and very expensive if you do find it. There is however, a very reliable and free bus system that provides service throughout east and west Vail Valley ( +1 970 479 2358 ).

The Eagle Bahn Gondola ( +1 970 476 9090 ) is one of the most comfortable and convenient ways to make your way up Vail Mountain. It is open both winter and summer, and takes you directly to some of the best ski areas and summer hiking trails.

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