# Vail Mountain Express > Private airport transfers between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon and Edwards, Colorado. Operated by Cameron James Group LLC. Vail Valley based drivers, live FAA flight tracking, Starlink on board, fare locked at booking. Vail Mountain Express is a private, pre-arranged ground transportation service on the 100-mile I-70 corridor between Denver International Airport and the Vail Valley. Vehicles and drivers are based in the Vail Valley rather than in Denver, which matters most for early-morning departures and for winter conditions on Vail Pass and at the Eisenhower Tunnel. Key facts: - Airport served: Denver International Airport (DEN) only. Pickup on Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal, Island 2 limo section — Door 506 west side (United, Delta, Spirit, international), Door 511 east side (Southwest, American, Alaska, Frontier, JetBlue). - Destinations: Vail, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Avon, Edwards, Cordillera, Singletree, Eagle-Vail, Minturn. - Distance and time: approximately 100 miles, 2h15–2h30 in clear conditions, longer in winter or after a storm. - Vehicle classes: Private SUV (GMC Yukon Denali XL, up to 5), Luxury SUV (Cadillac Escalade ESV, up to 5), Sprinter (Mercedes-Benz AWD, up to 9), Sprinter XL (up to 14). - Pricing: per vehicle, not per person. Demand-priced by date and vehicle class; the fare shown at booking is the fare charged and does not change afterwards. Driver gratuity is shown as a separate visible line. - Cancellation: free more than 24 hours before pickup; non-refundable inside 24 hours. Flight delays are absorbed at no charge. - Phone: (970) 977-8245. Address: 4640 Vail Racquet Club Drive, Vail, CO 81657. - Sister brand: Eagle Mountain Express (eaglemountainexpress.com) serves Eagle County Airport (EGE). ## Routes - [Denver Airport to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/denver-airport-to-vail): Denver Airport to - [Denver Airport to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/denver-airport-to-beaver-creek): Denver Airport to - [Denver Airport to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/denver-airport-to-avon): Denver Airport to - [Denver Airport to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/denver-airport-to-edwards): Denver Airport to - [Vail to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/vail-to-denver-airport): Vail to - [Beaver Creek to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/beaver-creek-to-denver-airport): Beaver Creek to - [Avon to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/avon-to-denver-airport): Avon to - [Edwards to](https://vailmountainexpress.com/routes/edwards-to-denver-airport): Edwards to ## Service areas - [Vail](https://vailmountainexpress.com/locations/vail): Private transfers to and from Vail Village, Lionshead, West Vail and East Vail. Door-to-door at every hotel and private residence in town. - [Beaver Creek](https://vailmountainexpress.com/locations/beaver-creek): Private transfers to and from Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. We know the gate protocols and the loading zones. - [Avon](https://vailmountainexpress.com/locations/avon): Private transfers to and from Avon, Riverfront and Wildridge at the base of the Beaver Creek gondola. - [Edwards](https://vailmountainexpress.com/locations/edwards): Private transfers to and from Edwards, Cordillera, Singletree and Homestead — the addresses navigation apps get wrong. - [Denver International Airport](https://vailmountainexpress.com/locations/denver-airport): Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal, Island 2 limo section. West side Door 506, east side Door 511. Your driver texts their exact spot before you land. ## Services and vehicles - [Private SUV](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/private-suv): GMC Yukon Denali XL - [Luxury SUV](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/luxury-suv): Cadillac Escalade ESV - [Sprinter](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/sprinter-van): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, all-wheel drive - [Sprinter XL](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/sprinter-xl): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter XL - [Wedding Transportation](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/wedding-transportation): Multi-vehicle - [Corporate Transportation](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/corporate-transportation): SUV, Sprinter, mixed fleet - [Group Transportation](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/group-transportation): Sprinter and Sprinter XL - [Ski Week Transportation](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/ski-week-transportation): SUV or Sprinter - [Vail Airport Shuttle](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/vail-airport-shuttle): Private, not shared - [Denver to Vail Car Service](https://vailmountainexpress.com/service/denver-to-vail-car-service): Full fleet ## Answers - [How long is the drive from Denver Airport to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/how-long-is-denver-to-vail-drive): Roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes in clear conditions, covering about 100 miles west on I-70. Allow three hours or more after a major s - [How much is a private car from Denver Airport to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/how-much-is-denver-to-vail-private-car): Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and vary by date and vehicle class. Pick your travel date in the booking calculator to see the exact fare for t - [Should I fly into Denver or Eagle for Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/den-vs-ege-for-vail): Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 35 miles from Vail, about 45 minutes. Denver International is 100 miles and about two and a quarter hours. EGE is closer - [Where do I meet my driver at Denver Airport?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/where-to-meet-driver-denver-airport): Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal, in the Island 2 limo section. West side is Door 506 for United, Delta, Spirit and international arrivals. East side - [What is the cheapest way to get from Denver Airport to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/cheapest-way-denver-to-vail): A shared shuttle or the bus is the lowest headline price for a solo traveller. For two or more people the maths changes quickly, because a private veh - [What is I-70 like in winter between Denver and Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/i70-winter-driving-denver-to-vail): Demanding. Chain and traction law is enforced on the corridor, the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass both close for weather and avalanche control, and a - [How early should I leave Vail for a flight out of Denver?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/how-early-leave-vail-denver-flight): Four hours before departure for a summer weekday. Five hours for a winter Sunday, after a storm, or on an event weekend. These are conservative on pur - [Can I bring skis and snowboards?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/can-i-bring-skis-denver-to-vail): Yes, at no extra charge. Every vehicle is sized for ski, snowboard and golf equipment alongside luggage. Tell us your equipment count at booking so th - [Are child car seats available?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/car-seats-denver-to-vail): Yes, at no charge, but they must be requested at booking so the correct seat is fitted before your driver leaves the valley. Colorado law requires app - [Can I bring my dog?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/dogs-denver-to-vail-transfer): Yes. Tell us at booking so we can assign a suitable vehicle and allow for the space. Service animals always travel at no charge. - [How much luggage fits?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/luggage-capacity-denver-to-vail): Standard allowance is one checked bag and one carry-on per passenger. The Private and Luxury SUV carry five passengers with luggage; the Sprinter carr - [Do you track my flight?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/flight-tracking-denver-to-vail): Yes, on every reservation, using live FAA data from the moment you book. Delays, early arrivals and gate changes adjust your pickup automatically at n - [Private transfer or shared shuttle?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/private-vs-shared-shuttle-denver-vail): A shared shuttle is cheaper for one person travelling light and comfortable with multiple stops. A private transfer is a vehicle that exists only for - [Can I book last minute?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/last-minute-denver-to-vail-transfer): Yes, whenever a vehicle is available. Call or text (970) 977-8245 for the fastest confirmation. During ski season and around holidays we recommend 24 - [What about late-night arrivals?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/denver-to-vail-night-arrival): We run 365 days a year, including late arrivals and first flights out. There is no late-night surcharge. If your flight lands at 1:00 AM, your driver - [Do you pick up at private residences?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/private-residence-pickup-vail): Yes. Door-to-door at any address in Vail, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Avon and Edwards, including gated communities and private homes. Pr - [Uber Ski or a private transfer from Denver to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/uber-ski-vs-private-transfer-denver-vail): Uber launched Uber Ski in November 2025 with Vail Resorts, letting you reserve an UberXL or XXL up to 90 days ahead, and reporting at launch put one-w - [Can I just take an Uber from Denver Airport to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/is-uber-reliable-denver-to-vail): You often can, and in winter there are plenty of drivers working the valley — including local limo and car-service operators who switch the app on bet - [Do I need a rental car in Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/do-i-need-a-car-in-vail): For most visitors, no. Vail Village and Lionshead are pedestrian, the town bus is free and frequent, and ECO Transit connects the valley. A rental car - [Shared shuttle or private car from Denver to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/denver-to-vail-shuttle-vs-private-car): Shared shuttles run roughly $75 to $140 per person depending on operator and season, on a fixed schedule, with stops for other passengers. A private t - [What about the Bustang bus to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/bustang-denver-to-vail): Bustang's West Line runs Denver Union Station to the Vail Transportation Center for around $15 to $21 and it is genuinely good value. Two things to pl - [What does it actually cost to get from Denver to Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/cost-comparison-denver-to-vail-options): Bustang bus is roughly $15 to $21 per person but starts at Union Station, not the airport. Shared shuttles run about $75 to $140 per person. Uber Ski - [Can you pick up at the Vail Transportation Center?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/vail-transportation-center-pickup): Yes, and at any address in the valley. The Transportation Center is where the bus lines and shared shuttles drop, so it is a common meeting point — bu - [Do you serve Eagle-Vail, Minturn and the rest of the valley?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/eagle-vail-and-minturn-transfers): Yes. Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Wolcott, Singletree, Cordillera, Homestead and Arrowhead are all inside our service area alongside Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon - [What happens if I-70 closes while I'm travelling?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/i70-closed-what-happens): I-70 closes for accidents, avalanche mitigation and weather, and it is a fact of this corridor rather than an emergency. There are a small number of g - [What is chain law and does it affect my transfer?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/chain-law-traction-law-i70): Colorado enforces a traction law and, in worse conditions, a chain law on the I-70 mountain corridor. Passenger vehicles must have adequate tread and - [Travelling to Vail with young children?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/denver-to-vail-with-kids): Child seats are provided at no charge and must be requested at booking so the right seat is fitted before the driver leaves the valley. Colorado law r - [How do you move a group of ten or more?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/denver-to-vail-group-of-10): The AWD Sprinter carries nine passengers with luggage and the Sprinter XL carries fourteen. One vehicle means one pickup, one drop-off and no convoy t - [Is it cheaper to fly into Denver or Eagle for Vail?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/flying-into-denver-vs-eagle-cost): Denver almost always wins on airfare — vastly more flights, more carriers, more competition. Eagle County (EGE) is 35 miles from Vail against Denver's - [I have a 7am flight out of Denver. When do you pick me up?](https://vailmountainexpress.com/answers/denver-to-vail-early-morning-flight): Roughly 2:30 to 3:00 AM in winter, a little later in summer, depending on your address in the valley. This is where a Vail-based operator matters most ## Comparisons - [Epic Mountain Express](https://vailmountainexpress.com/compare/epic-mountain-express-alternative): Shared shuttle, ~$89–140 per person - [Summit Express](https://vailmountainexpress.com/compare/summit-express-alternative): Shared shuttle, ~$60–75 per person - [Blue Sky Limo](https://vailmountainexpress.com/compare/blue-sky-limo-alternative): Private car service - [Bustang & public transit](https://vailmountainexpress.com/compare/bustang-alternative): ~$15–21 per person - [Renting a car](https://vailmountainexpress.com/compare/rental-car-alternative): Variable + fuel, parking and the drive ## Events and seasons - [Bravo! Vail Music Festival](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/bravo-vail-transportation): Late June – early August - [GoPro Mountain Games](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/gopro-mountain-games-transportation): Early June - [Birds of Prey World Cup](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/birds-of-prey-transportation): Early December - [Vail Valley weddings](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/vail-wedding-transportation): June – September, peak - [Christmas & New Year](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/christmas-new-year-vail-transfers): Mid-December – early January - [Spring break](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/spring-break-vail-transfers): March - [Summer in Vail](https://vailmountainexpress.com/events/summer-in-vail-transfers): June – September ## Guides - [Denver to Vail: the complete guide](https://vailmountainexpress.com/guide) - [I-70 and Vail Pass driving guide](https://vailmountainexpress.com/i-70-guide) ## Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://vailmountainexpress.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://vailmountainexpress.com/terms) - [Cancellation and Disruption Policy](https://vailmountainexpress.com/policies/cancellation)