• Car-Free Commuting in Breckenridge

Breckenridge offers scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, and a quaint downtown, all easily accessible without a car! You can ditch the expense of a rental, embrace a greener commute, or simply enjoy a hassle-free trip downtown. Explore our mountain town with these convenient, car-free options.

SHUTTLES

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

If you are flying into Denver International Airport (DIA), you have plenty of options for shuttles that will bring you to your home in Breckenridge! These three companies offer a discount to BGV owners and guests:

BUSTANG

Bustang is a public bus service that provides transportation all over Colorado for a very low cost. Although Bustang does not pick up at DIA, you can ride the Bustang from Denver Union Station to Frisco, then take the Summit Stage from Frisco to Breckenridge! This route is a more complicated, but it is a less expensive car-free option! Click here to explore the Bustang’s West Line.

RESORT SHUTTLES

Each of the BGV resorts offers a complimentary shuttle to our owners and guests. The resort shuttles will take you from your resort to downtown Breckenridge all day long!

BRECK CONNECT GONDOLA

For a unique and convenient journey between Breckenridge and the Peak 7 and 8 base areas, look no further than the free BreckConnect Gondola! This scenic ride is the ideal way to leave your car behind at the resort, eliminating the hassle and expense of parking, especially if you’re planning a visit to the Epic Discovery Adventure Park.

As you enjoy your scenic ride up into the mountains, be sure to keep a keen eye out for wildlife. The gondola travels directly over the Cucumber Gulch Wildlife Preserve. This protected ecosystem is home to a variety of animals, and you might even catch a glimpse of a moose roaming below – an unforgettable sight!

SEASON DATES: June 13-September 1, 2025

SUMMER HOURS: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last ride up at 5 p.m.)

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FREE BUS SYSTEM

BRECK FREE RIDE

Breck Free Ride is the (you guessed it) free bus system that will take you almost anywhere in Breckenridge! Bus service runs from around 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily with frequent service to get you to where you need to be. Check out their site or download the Transit app for route details. Grand Timber Lodge is serviced by the Gray Route South, while Grand Lodge on Peak 7 and Grand Colorado on Peak 8 are serviced by the Gold Route.

SUMMIT STAGE

Summit Stage is the free bus service that will take you throughout Summit County and beyond! If you’re looking to visit our neighboring towns, Summit Stage is the way to go!

TRANSIT TO TRAILS

Looking to go for a hike or a mountain bike ride, but want to leave the car behind? Don’t worry! There are plenty of trails that you can access via our free bus systems. A few popular hikes in Breckenridge that are accessible via bus are: Sawmill Reservoir, Isak Hearthstone (troll), Peaks Trail, Cucumber Gulch, Boreas Pass, and more! Check out the Hiking in Breckenridge Without a Car or Transit to Trails blogs for extensive lists of options.

BIKES AND E-BIKES

RECREATION PATH

The Summit County Recreation Path aka the RecPath consists of over 38 miles of trails that take you all over Summit County! The RecPath run through the heart of Breckenridge. Check out this resource for additional information.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Breckenridge is a mountain biking paradise, with hundreds of miles of trails. Check out our blog, BreckenRide: Mountain Biking Adventure Guide for a guide to all of your mountain biking adventures.

E-BIKING

Breckenridge now offers an e-bike bike share program called Breck E-Ride. Users can “check out” an e-bike and return it to any designation location in Breckenridge.

Additionally, new this year, each of the BGV resorts will have their own fleet of e-bikes available for owners and guests to rent! Check back in mid-June!

BIKE SHOPS & RENTALS

There are tons of bike shops in town that will be happy to help with bike servicing, rentals, advice, and more!

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