Amtrak's Winter Express train, which runs every weekend and travels 64 miles from Denver to the Winter Park Resort while ski season is in full force, is returning.
starting at just $34 one-way.
From January 13 through March 26, the Winter Express train will run on every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
It will leave Denver Union Station at 7 in the morning and get to Winter Park around 9 in the morning.
At 4:30 p.m., the train departs from Winter Park Resort and reaches Denver at 6:40 p.m.
Basics of deals
Carrier: Amtrak.
Routes: Traveling to Winter Park Resort from Denver.
Booking: Directly with Amtrak.
Dates of travel: From January 13 to March 26 for a total of 33 round trips on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
It should be noted that the duration of the train travel is roughly two hours.
Skis and snowboards can be brought on board as carry-on items and stored in special luggage storage for no additional cost by passengers.
How to book
Use the Amtrak app or the website to reserve your seat on the Winter Express.
Parties of nine to fourteen persons can make arrangements for a group dinner by calling 800-872-7245.
For reservations, groups of 15 or more must fill out an online form.
Adult one-way prices begin at $34.
Younger passengers (between the ages of 2 and 12) can purchase one-way tickets for $17.
Prices are determined by availability.
For instance, the only prices offered for the 20–21st of January are $54 each way or $108 overall.
Amtrak Guest Rewards points cannot be used to reserve this route.
Each tourist is permitted to bring two personal items (less than 25 pounds each, no larger than 14 by 11 by 7 inches), two carry-on items (less than 50 pounds, no larger than 28 by 22 by 14 inches), and two checked bags in addition to any ski or snowboard equipment (weighing less than 50 pounds and measuring up to 75 inches in total).
Additional information
Expect wide, reclining coach seats with extra legroom, no middle seat, power outlets, and large windows on board so you can take in the surrounding scenery, including the Rocky Mountains.
The bi-level Sightseer Lounge, which has chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows, is upstairs and offers the greatest view.
There is a regular Amtrak cafe downstairs that serves food and beverages.
You can use the Amtrak California Zephyr on a weekday if you wish to get to Winter Park Resort.
This daily route travels through Denver and Fraser, Colorado, connecting Chicago with the San Francisco Bay Area.
After arriving in Colorado, you'll join a shuttle to travel the final 8 miles to the resort.
To reserve the shuttle in this instance, be sure to search for station code WPS.
Winter Park Resort's lift hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends for the 2022–2023 season.
A full day on the slopes is ensured by taking the train.
Enhance your purchase
Consider using a credit card that offers rewards for Amtrak purchases to purchase this offer, such as the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®, which offers 3 points per dollar spent on Amtrak travel, including expenditures made onboard.
Alternatively, pay for Amtrak travel, including onboard purchases, using the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard® and earn 2 points for every $1 spent.
If not, consider the American Express® Green Card, which offers 3 points per dollar on dining out and travel, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, which offers 2 points per dollar on travel, or the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, which offers 2 miles per dollar on regular purchases.
In conclusion
Tickets for Amtrak's Winter Park Express train from Denver to Winter Park Resort every weekend beginning in mid-January until March are currently on sale.
Despite the fact that round-trip tickets begin at $34, some of the dates will have higher costs.
Booking your seat on this train as soon as possible is advised because seats are already going fast.
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