Amtrak's Popular 'Ski Train' Is Back This Winter With More Routes — What to Know
"This ski season, the Amtrak Winter Park Express will kick off its seasonal service on Dec. 20 and run from Denver’s Union Station to both the Winter Park Resort and nearby Fraser, Colorado, according to Amtrak. The train will offer 69 round trips, which is 29 more than last season. The train, which features a bi-level Sightseer Lounge for looking out at the incredible mountain views, will depart Denver at 7 a.m. each day and arrive at the mountain resort at 9:11 a.m. and in Fraser at 9:41 a.m. The train will then depart Fraser at 4:05 p.m. and depart the Winter Park Resort at 4:35 p.m., arriving back in Denver at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the train, which include carrying on skis and snowboards, start at just $19 (or $9.50 for kids) and are available to book online at amtrak.com." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
