Travel & Lodging

Flight

Denver International Airport (DIA)

Three hour drive to The Surf Hotel, Buena Vista Weekend traffic sometimes adds 2-3 hours to this drive. If flying back home on Sunday after the wedding, please plan to give yourself ample time to get to the airport

Flight

Colorado Springs Airport

Two hour drive to The Surf Hotel, Buena Vista COS Airport is a small, regional airport. It is just a bit closer to Buena Vista than DIA and weekend traffic won't be as bad getting to and from here. The down side is there would likely be a layover in Denver.

Shuttle

Shuttle from The Surf Hotel to Downtown

August 15, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 am

There will be a shuttle provided by The Surf Hotel because of the music event in town that our guests are welcome to use. It will be running Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2AM.

Travel Note

Buena Vista Cab and Taxi options

Call 719-699-TAXI OR Rocky Mountain Taxi 719-966-2005. Email steven@rockymountaintaxi.com to schedule.

Rental Car

Car Rental at DIA or Colorado Springs Airport

We highly recommend having a vehicle to get to and around Buena Vista. It is a must if you are staying a 10 to 20 minute drive away from the wedding venue. Ubers and taxi's are not readily available here, but MAY be on this particular weekend due to the music event.

Train

Public transportation from DIA to Buena Vista

Take the RTD light rail from Denver International Airport to Union Station. Connect to the once daily Bustang Outrider bus to Buena Vista on the route to Crested Butte. Please see link for schedules and information.

Train

Private shuttle service from DIA to Buena Vista

See link to book a private shuttle to Buena Vista from DIA

Travel Note

Directions from DIA

Both directions to Buena Vista take around the same time - 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic/day of the week. Expect traffic in both directions on Friday or Sunday. via I-70: This route has more highway roads and takes you through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, into beautiful Summit county, over Fremont Pass to Leadville and past Twin Lakes before arriving in Buena Vista. When you exit off I-70, the road will turn into 2 lanes and you will go over Fremont Pass, with the highest point at 11,300 ft above sea level. If you have never been to Colorado, this route will give you many epic views! via US Hwy 285 S: This route is more scenic and mostly a 2 lane road the entire way. The roads can be steep and winding at times. Leaving DIA, you will travel through Denver to US Highway 285 S, which will take you all the way to Buena Vista. Along the route you will travel through smaller mountain towns like Conifer and Fairplay. You will go over three passes (Kenosha, Red Hill and Trout Creek) with the highest elevation point at 10,000 ft. Once over Kenosha pass, there will be wide open plains with incredible views of 13 and 14,000 foot mountains. This route has less areas to stop for restrooms, food or services. This is typically our preferred route from Denver to Buena Vista!