Vail Shuttle Command
Your guide to Vail's free in-town bus system: Routes, Schedules & Tips.
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🚌 Vail Free Shuttle Guide
Navigate Vail easily with the town's free bus system. Winter schedule typically runs Dec - mid-Apr. Buses have ski/board racks. Use the Transit app for real-time tracking.
📍 In-Town Routes (Core Areas)
Vail Village Loop
Connects: Vail Village hotels, shops, Gondola One, Transportation Center.
Schedule: ~6:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily (Winter).
Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes.
Status: Operational Winter Season
Lionshead Loop
Connects: Lionshead Village (Eagle Bahn Gondola), Arrabelle, Lionshead Parking.
Schedule: ~6:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily (Winter).
Frequency: Every 15 minutes.
Status: Operational Winter Season
🏡 Outlying Routes (Neighborhoods & Parking)
East Vail Route
Connects: East Vail residences to Vail Village/Transportation Center.
Schedule: ~6:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily (Winter).
Frequency: Every 20 mins (peak), 30-60 mins (off-peak).
Status: Operational Winter Season
West Vail Red (Sandstone Loop)
Connects: West Vail North (Mall, Sandstone, Buffehr Creek).
Schedule: ~6:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily (Winter).
Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
Status: Operational Winter Season
West Vail Green (Golf Course Loop)
Connects: West Vail South (Donovan Park, Matterhorn, Timber Falls).
Schedule: ~6:00 AM - 2:00 AM daily (Winter).
Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
Status: Operational Winter Season
💡 Tips & Additional Info
- Download the Transit app for real-time bus tracking.
- All buses are free within Vail town limits.
- Buses are equipped with ski/snowboard racks (winter) and bike racks (summer).
- Routes run late (until 2 AM) for evening activities.
- Parking structures are free for day use (enter after 6 AM, leave before 3 AM), but fill quickly. Use shuttles from outer lots if needed.
- For regional travel (e.g., to Beaver Creek, Edwards, Eagle), connect to ECO Transit buses at the Vail Transportation Center (some routes free, others require fare).
- Vail buses are wheelchair accessible. Contact for paratransit info: 970-479-2174.
