Shuttles / Transit
The Estes Park airport shuttle from Denver International, bus tours and public transit all contribute to easy access to see all the sights and attractions in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Local Listings:
- Take a bus tour of Rocky Mountain National Park for relaxed sightseeing
- Shuttles within the park will get you to key areas
- The free shuttle in Estes Park will take you to shopping and dining
- Take the express hiker shuttle into the park from the town of Estes Park
Bus Tours
Bus tours of Rocky Mountain National Park allow the visitor to sit back, relax in comfort while seeing everything this beautiful park has to offer. No worries about parking, traffic or high-altitude driving.
The majesty of the Rockies comes alive on a bus tour. Delight in a lunch in a nearby mountain town, stop for photo opportunities and visit ski resorts. Find a unique way to do your sightseeing – making new friends in the process.
Check the listings below to find a tour that fits your needs.
National Park Shuttle Bus
The free shuttle routes within Rocky Mountain National Park will serve all your needs.
- Park shuttles will take you to many trailheads, the Moraine Park Visitor Center and various campgrounds. The Bear Lake and Moraine Park shuttles run Memorial Day weekend to the 6th of June on weekends only, and from 12 June to 3 October there is daily service. Bear Lake route begins across from Glacier Basin Campground at the Park and Ride and buses run every 15 minutes. The Moraine Park route begins at the same location and runs every 30 minutes.
- The Hiker Shuttle runs between Estes Park, Colorado – the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park – and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in the park. This express shuttle runs from 26 June to 6 September daily. Early spring and from 11 to 26 September, it runs weekends only. They run each hour from 6:30 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 8 pm and every 30 minutes from 10 am to 6 pm.
- Visit the Park Website for schedules.
Public Bus and Shuttle System
The town of Estes Park has a shuttle that operates throughout the town and connects to restaurants, attractions, shops and campgrounds. There are three routes operating from 26 June to 29 August and on Labor Day weekend.
- Blue Route – starts at Estes Park Visitor Center and runs on Highway 34. Runs every 30 minutes.
- Red Route – starts at Estes Park Visitor Center and travels on Elkhorn Avenue and Fall River Road. Runs every 30 minutes.
- Brown Route - starts at Estes Park Visitor Center and travels on Highway 7 and Mary’s Lake Road. Runs every hour.
From Denver International Airport, you can get to Estes Park and thus have easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park by taking the shuttle service available at the airport.