Vail, CO
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The Town of Vail Transit Department provides free, year-round bus service throughout Vail. The fleet includes 4 electric buses with 8 more on the way and our goal is to transition all 33 buses to electric by 2032.
Getting Around Vail
The Town of Vail and its surrounding wilderness is easily accessible via public transit. For seasonal bus routes and times, visit vailgov.com/bus-schedules or pick up a schedule at Vail Village Parking & Transportation Center.
Bus It to Hike It
Please park at the Vail Village or Lionshead parking structure (day parking is free!) and take a Town of Vail bus to the trailheads. Route map here.
All buses to the trailheads leave from the western end of the top level of the Vail Village Transportation Center. If you park in Lionshead, take the in-town bus to the Covered Bridge stop in Vail Village.
Ideal for day hikers
Free day parking and $35 overnight parking. Vehicles can stay parked no more than 14 days and must then exit garage. If you park in Lionshead, take a FREE in-town bus to the Covered Bridge stop in Vail Village.
Ideal for overnight campers
Free day and $15 overnight parking. Vehicles can stay parked no more than 14 days and must then exit garage.
More questions about parking? Visit www.vailgov.com/parking