Travel Tips Amtrak's Winter Park Express Is Back Just in Time for Ski Season The ski train is back this week. By Meena Thiruvengadam Meena Thiruvengadam Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Meena Thiruvengadam is a lifelong traveler with nearly two decades of experience in journalism. She has visited more than 50 countries, 47 U.S. states, and six continents. Meena has road-tripped across the U.S., taken trains through Europe, traveled India by train, plane, and automobile, and gone off the grid in Alaska via helicopter. She has lived in New York City, Chicago, London, and Washington, D.C. * Nearly 20 years of experience in journalism with brands including Hearst, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Yahoo * Received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University * Bylines in The Wall Street Journal, Departures, TripSavvy, and more * On-air contributor for KENS-5 TV and Wsj.com * Wrote inaugural Skift research report on the future of in-room entertainment Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on November 15, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Amtrak is bringing its Winter Park Express train just in time for ski season. Known as the "ski train," the rail connects downtown Denver with the Winter Park Ski Resort, which sits just 67 miles outside of Denver. The resort can be accessed two hours by train — making for a far more glorious commute than sitting in traffic. The train is scheduled to run once each day in each direction on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Jan. 14 through April 3, according to Amtrak's recent announcement. Courtesy of Winter Park Resort Skiers will be able to take in gorgeous panoramic Rocky Mountains mountain views from giant picture windows while leaning back and letting the ski vacation vibes set in. Amtrak is bringing in its double-decker Superliner rail cars to service the route. Those cars have two levels, allowing passengers to pick up food and drinks in a cafe downstairs before heading upstairs where the seat configuration guarantees there's never a middle seat. And don't worry about paying extra to bring your skis or snowboards on board. Space to store your gear is included in the ski train's $29 one-way ticket price. Courtesy of Winter Park Resort The Winter Park Express is scheduled to depart Denver's Union Station each morning at 7 a.m. and will depart for Union Station each afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Winter Park Ski Resort is scheduled to open for the season Nov. 17. For travel before the ski train resumes and on other days of the week, Amtrak's California Zephyr operates a similar route. Transfer to shuttle service is required. Meena Thiruvengadam is a travel writer who loves historic plaques, wandering new streets, and walking on beaches. Find her on Facebook and Instagram. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit