Tickets are on sale for the 2026–27 Winter Park Express, Amtrak’s seasonal train linking Denver with Winter Park Resort and Fraser in Colorado. The 68 round-trip season begins Dec. 10, 2026, and runs four days a week through April 4, 2027. Fares start at $9 for adults and $4.50 for children, though prices and availability can vary by date.

Winter Park Express schedule and stops

The train departs Denver Union Station at 7 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It reaches the Winter Park Resort platform at 9:15 a.m. and Fraser at 9:45 a.m. For the return, it leaves Fraser at 4:05 p.m., Winter Park Resort at 4:35 p.m. and arrives back in Denver at 7:05 p.m.

That timetable gives day-trippers several hours in the mountains, while travelers staying overnight can use either stop. The resort platform is beside the ski area; Fraser is a separate community stop. Check the station selected when booking, since the two stops have different arrival and departure times.

Fares, ski equipment and airport connections

Amtrak says fares begin at $9 for adults and $4.50 for children, with the same starting prices as last season. The advertised price is a starting fare, so travelers should check their chosen travel date and book through Amtrak’s Winter Park Express booking page for current availability and total cost. Lift tickets are sold separately through Winter Park Resort.

Skis and snowboards may be carried aboard at no extra charge, according to Amtrak. Denver Union Station is also reachable from Denver International Airport by the RTD A Line, giving visitors an option to connect from the airport to the ski train without renting a car. Confirm the airport train and ski-train schedules when planning the connection.

The railroad says additional seating capacity will be added starting in January. Travelers can review the resort’s Winter Park Express schedule and trip information alongside current ticket listings before choosing a date. More Globuzz Travel coverage is available here.

Sources

Amtrak, 2026–27 Winter Park Express season announcement; Winter Park Resort, schedule, fares and visitor information.