|
The three main airlines that fly into Denver with the most regularity
are United, Continental, and American. You can also fly directly into
Hayden (Steamboat) via Denver on a puddle jumper. Sometimes
better deals can be found through regional carriers listed below
depending on where you are flying in from. Unless you are using
airline miles, you will find the best deals through Orbitz
and Travelocity.
American Airlines
(800) 433-7300
One thing to keep in mind, American is famous for make you stop
in Chicago or Dallas no matter where you are coming from. Unless
you just have to fly the friendly skies, you should be able to
find a direct flight on another airline into Denver.
AmericaWest
(800) 235-9292
Guests flying from Houston that don’t have a prior allegiance
to Continental might want to check out AmericaWest, who offers
some very competitive deals into Denver.
Continental
Airlines
(800) 523-3273
The average price for a flight from Houston (IAH) to Denver (DEN)
is around $300. Continental has also started offering direct
flights into Hayden from Houston for around $400.
Frontier
Airlines
(800) 432-1359
For guests traveling from New York City, Frontier is offering
a great deal ($227 round trip) with flexible departure and return
times.
JetBlue
(800) 538-2583
You might end up flying early in the morning or late at night
but three things are guaranteed with JetBlue: 1)Low-priced tickets
2)DirecTV 3)comfy leather seats.
United Airlines
(800) 864-8331
United operates a major hub out of Denver so those traveling
from larger cities where United has any kind of presence should
be able to find a round trip flight to Denver for under $300.
For those that would rather fly right into Steamboat, United
also offers daily service from Denver (DIA) into Yampa Valley
Regional Airport (HDN), which is a 20 mile drive from the town
of Hayden
into Steamboat. This extra leg will be an expensive convenience,
however. Alpine Taxi offers regular shuttle transport between
Hayden and Steamboat for $44 round trip or $27 each way.
Alpine Taxi
(970) 879-2800, (800) 343-RIDE
Alpine
Taxi offers regular shuttle service from Denver to
Steamboat for $130 per adult round trip. Over 65 and Under 12
ride half price; 5 and under rides free. The drive takes approx.
3-4 hours.
For parties of two or more, private shuttle is the way to go.
Up to five people can be shuttled round trip from Denver to Steamboat
and back for $260; 7 people ($300), 10 people ($415), 15 people
($525). If you are meeting friends or family in Denver, you may
want to coordinate so your flights arrive at a similar time and
book a private shuttle together.
While in Steamboat, 24/7 taxi service is available for $2/mile
and $2 per person. Consider the fact that Steamboat Springs proper
is no more than a few miles long tip to tail when deciding whether
to rent a car. We will provide shuttle service through Alpine
Taxi to the East Meets West BBQ on Thursday, wedding ceremony,
and reception.
Storm Mountain Express
(970) 879-1963. (877) 844-8787.
For all you high rollers out
there … Private shuttle only. Includes TV, VCR, Phone, Beverage
Bar. First class transport. 5 passengers ($650).
DRIVING THERE
Driving from Denver
From DIA, follow signs to I-70 West from Pena Boulevard (West).
Follow I-70 approximately 1.5 hours and exit at Silverthorne (after
the Eisenhower Tunnel there will be signs for Steamboat). Turn
right off the ramp onto Route 9 and follow for approximately 40
minutes. At the stop sign in Kremmling, turn left onto Highway
40 West, go over Rabbit Ears Pass (watch for speed traps), and
follow straight into Steamboat (roughly 50 minutes from Kremmling).
Click
here for a map.
Driving from Hayden
Turn right out of the airport and follow to stop sign. Turn right
on Highway 40 East and follow directly to Steamboat (about 25
minutes).
|
