COME TO LIFE | Getting Here & Getting Around Getting Here & Getting Around DENVER HAS NONSTOP SERVICE TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS IN 14 COUNTRIES: • The Bahamas • Belize • Canada • Cayman Islands • Costa Rica • France • Germany • Honduras • Iceland • Japan • Mexico • Panama • Switzerland • The UK Destinations are subject to change. Travel by Train Amtrak’s California Zephyr line makes the trip from Chicago, to Emeryville, California. On its way, it stops in Denver, Fort Morgan, Fraser, Granby, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction. The Southwest Chief goes from Chicago to Los Angeles, with Colorado stops in Lamar, La Junta and Trinidad. Amtrak’s Winter Park Express ferries skiers and boarders from Denver’s Union Station right to Winter Park Resort in just two hours. Visit amtrak.com . There’s also the Rocky Mountaineer, which runs from Denver to Glenwood Springs and on to Utah accompanied by stunning views and luxury amenities. See page 58 for scenic and historic railroads. Colorado is well connected to the rest of the U.S. and major international destinations. With a strong network of airports, highways, buses and trains, traveling to and around the state is a breeze. GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT (GJT) GJAIRPORT.COM GJT is the largest airport in western Colorado and the third-largest airport in the state. Six major airlines offer nonstop service to nine destinations. Travel by Air DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN) FLYDENVER.COM GJT ALAMOSA-SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (ALS) SANLUISVALLEYAIRPORT.ORG ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT (ASE) ASPENAIRPORT.COM CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (CEZ) CITYOFCORTEZ.COM LAA HDN DEN EGE ASE COS Travel by Bus & Light Rail Several options exist for travel between Colorado’s cities. RTD, Denver’s public transportation network, is easy, inexpensive and can get you pretty much anywhere in Denver. The system of buses and light rail also serves cities and towns in the six counties that surround Denver, including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont and others. For the first half of 2021, MTJ GUC Denver International PUB CEZ DRO Airport ranked as the ALS third-busiest airport in the world. Upon arrival at DEN, travelers have direct routings to mountain resorts and destinations across the state, and downtown Denver is easily accessible via commuter rail. DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT (DRO) FLYDURANGO.COM EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT (EGE) FLYVAIL.COM GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE AIRPORT (GUC) GUNNISONCOUNTY.ORG/AIRPORT MONTROSE REGIONAL AIRPORT (MTJ) FLYMONTROSE.COM PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT (PUB) FLYPUEBLO.COM TELLURIDE REGIONAL AIRPORT (TEX) TELLURIDEAIRPORT.COM YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (HDN) YAMPAVALLEYREGIONALAIRPORT.COM COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT (COS) FLYCOS.COM Serving Colorado’s second largest city, COS is the gateway to the Pikes Peak Wonders region. Conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown, COS offers travelers simple parking, easy check-in and short security lines. Rental car and other transportation options are abundant. 188 1-800-COLORADO
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