Getting to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Flights to Steamboat Springs, car rentals & driving directions.

Flights to Steamboat Springs (HDN)
Flying to Steamboat Springs has never been easier. The hard part is leaving! Simply book your flights to the Steamboat Springs / Hayden Regional Airport (HDN) and rent a car or take a shuttle. The Steamboat Springs / Hayden Airport is only a 22-mile drive to Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Springs Ski Area.

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Flights to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Another popular choice for getting to Steamboat Springs is to fly into Denver International Airport and rent a car or take a shuttle. Denver is a beautiful drive consisting of 3 hours among some of Colorado's best scenery.

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Airport Shuttles to and from Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Shuttle services are available to and from Denver Airport (DEN).

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Rental Cars in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Rental cars are available on-site at the Steamboat Springs / Hayden Airport. Advanced reservations are recommended. Book online to reserve a rental car at discounted rates for all airports in Colorado, including the Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Getting to Steamboat Springs Via Driving
Located in the northwest part of the state, Steamboat Springs is easy to get to no matter where you're coming from. The views and scenery are absolutely stunning!

Driving Directions to Steamboat Springs

From Steamboat Springs / Hayden Airport
The Steamboat Springs / Hayden airport is located just a few miles east of Hayden and approximately 22 miles west of Steamboat Springs off Highway 40. From the airport, take the access road about 2 miles out to Highway 40 and turn right. Steamboat is about 22 miles east. There is no public bus service from the airport however, taxis and shuttle services are available.

From Denver to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
157 miles Northwest of Denver, an easy 3-hour drive. Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, Exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremmling (37 miles), then West on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles).

From Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs
230 miles Northwest of Colorado Springs. Take I-25 north to C-470 (53 miles) then C-470 west to I-70 west (15 miles). Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremmling (37 miles), then west on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles).

Alternate Routes if Rabbit Ears Pass is Closed
Take this route if US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass is closed and you’re coming from Denver or Colorado Springs. Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremmling (37 miles). Head west on US 40 until the intersection with CO 134 (6 miles). Turn left and go over Gore Pass (CO 134). At Toponas, take Colorado 131 north to Steamboat (40 miles). Or, take I-70 west (through Vail) until Exit 157. Take CO 131 North to Steamboat Springs (75 miles), then left on US 40 to town (4 miles).

From Ft Collins to Steamboat Springs
Take CO 14 West, through Poudre Canyon, over Cameron Pass until Walden, CO. Take CO 14 (toward Steamboat springs) until US 40, and turn right (West) over Muddy and Rabbit Ears Passes to Steamboat Springs.

From Grand Junction to Steamboat Springs
Take I-70 West through Glenwood Springs and Eagle to Exit 157(117 miles). Take CO 131 North (75 miles) to US 40. Turn left on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (4 miles).

From Park City/Salt Lake City, UT
Take US 40/UT 189 South to Heber City, UT. Stay on US 40, Steamboat Springs is about 5 1/2 hours from Park City.

From Laramie, Wyoming
Take WY 230 West (Snowy Range exit) through Mountain Home to the Wyoming/Colorado border. The road changes to CO 127. Stay on CO 127 to Walden. Take CO 14 West to US 40 at Muddy Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass to Steamboat Springs.