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How to get fromDenver to Arapahoe Basinby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Denver to Arapahoe Basin by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Auraria West Station to Federal Center Stationtram tram W
    2. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Idaho Springs to Arapahoe Basintaxi taxi
    2h 20m
    $147–190

  2. Drive 65.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Arapahoe Basincar car 65.6 mi
    1h 26m
    $12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus West / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to Arapahoe Basinbus bus X Flyer
    3h 32m
    $23–31

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  • Distance: 65.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Arapahoe Basin, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Arapahoe Basin via Frisco Transit Center, Frisco Transfer Center, and Arapahoe Basin in around 3h 32m.

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