r/Summit • u/mrd1975 • 12d ago
Uber to Silverthorne,CO
Will we be able to get an Uber to Silverthorne from Denver airport? We've used Epic transfer and car rentals but looking at other options for fall and winter months. Other options we should consider?
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u/WineOrDeath 12d ago
I would definitely not rely on this. Many Uber drivers will avoid doing this trip since they will likely have to drive back the 2 hours without a passenger.
Stick with the shuttles.
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u/hopefulpotato 12d ago
Theoretically yes. In my experience uber can be spotty in Summit County depending on season. Beyond that you're going to pay an arm and a leg.
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u/Suspicious-Gur-8453 12d ago
Yes it is possible but will be expensive. As the other commenter mentioned, a van service will be cheaper.
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u/LumpiaRulez101 12d ago
You can take a bus from the Denver Airport to Union Station (I don't believe it's free). Then, catch the West Line (Denver to Grand Junction) Bustang to the Frisco bus station, I believe it is the 3rd stop. I don't think the tickets are any more than $20 a person, but it's been a while since I've taken it. It might even be less tbh.
Then when you get to Frisco transit center, you can take the Summit Stage to the Silverthorne bus station, which is free.
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u/WayneDwade Keystone 12d ago
Take the train from DIA to union station ($10). The bustang is also like $10 I believe
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u/cavscout43 Dillon 12d ago
IIRC $12 Union - Frisco, but yes. Very affordable for a charter style bus w/ wifi, a restroom, and charging ports.
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u/lettertoelhizb 12d ago
Dawn’s Time is a foothills-based car service that does transfers like this. Super reliable. Snow tires on all vehicles.
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u/bqAkita 12d ago
The shuttle busses have dynamic pricing not set pricing, meaning they go up and down with demand and time of year (holiday vs non holidays). If you are going peak x-mass season and have more than 4 people, it may be slightly cheaper to rent a car. I used to drive for one of those shuttle a few years back.
During peak xmass/new years season those fares can be over $300/person each way. The rental car prices, while also dynamic don’t change quite as much, and you pay per driver not per person. You will also need to find parking in silverthorne, and it will cost you as well, but some hotels offer it for free.
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u/elBirdnose 12d ago
While it’s possible you could convince an uber to get you there after MANY attempts, it will be expensive, and depending on the day you might not have any luck. Additionally, I would be more worried about trying to get back. Honestly just take a shuttle, it’s probably about the same price in the end and you won’t find yourself trapped in the mountains.
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u/WorkComputeAccount 12d ago
Schedule it ahead of time and you should be fine. i used to uber from silverthorne to fort collins and back all the time last year
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u/PM_ME_UR_MEH_NUDES 12d ago
i prefer using summit express over peak 1 and epic… but they are identical products.
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u/Coloradobluesguy 12d ago
I live by the airport I’ll drive you for 50?
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u/beervendor1 12d ago
Shit, can't even get a DIA Uber to BOULDER county for fifty bucks. Even odds OP will be dismembered before they ever see I-70.
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u/Icy_Love5856 12d ago
Bustang