Estes Transit (Free Seasonal Shuttles)

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The Town of Estes Park operates a free, seasonal shuttle service (Estes Transit) during the peak tourism season, (May through September) and for twelve Town-produced special events annually. 

COVID-19 Update (March/April 2020) - Free Rides & Meal Delivery

VIA Mobility is offering fare free rides for anyone in the Estes Valley, regardless of age or ability. Fare free rides will be offered from March 23 - April 30, 2020. To schedule a ride, please call VIA Mobility at 303-447-9636. More information about Via Mobility can be found on their website: www.viacolorado.org.

Additionally, VIA is available to other human services providers to deliver meals and food to their clients at no cost (Contact Lisa Bitzer at 303-725-4160 for more information on this option).

2020 Seasonal Shuttle Information

Please click here for a link to the 2020 Seasonal Shuttle Service Overview. Shuttle brochures will be available for download, printing and/or for pick-up at a variety of locations in May.

2020 Special Service Information

Estes Transit is pleased to provide free shuttle service for the following special events:

  • Wool Market / FACE of Fiber: June 13-14, 2020
  • July 4th Fireworks (post event service): July 4, 2020
  • Rooftop Rodeo Parade: TBD July
  • Scot Fest Parade: September 11-13, 2020
  • Fine Arts & Crafts: TBD September 2020
  • Autumn Gold: TBD September 2020
  • Elk Fest: October 3-4, 2020
  • Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Fest: October 24, 2020
  • Catch the Glow Parade: November 27, 2020

Thank you to Visit Estes Park for supporting Estes Transit through donation of graphic design services.

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Specific details about each special service offering will be posted two weeks prior to the event date.

Questions can be directed to the Estes Park Visitor Center at 970-577-9900.

2020 Estes Transit Sponsorship Program

Thanks to the generosity of our local business and non-profit communities, the 2019 Sponsorship Program was the most successful sponsorship to date!

Please send an email to shuttleprogram@estes.org if you are interested in becoming a 2020 sponsor.

Park Here and Ride the Free Shuttles

EP Visitor Center Transit Hub EP Visitor Center Parking Structure

The Estes Park Visitor Center (500 Big Thompson Ave.) and the new parking structure (691 N. St. Vrain Ave. - four levels of free parking) act as the transportation hub for the free shuttles in the summer and select days throughout the year. See the schedules above for service days and times at these locations.

Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride Shelter

The Events Complex Park-n-Ride at Stanley Park (1209 Manford Ave.) offers hundreds of parking spaces and shuttle service to the transportation hub at the Estes Park Visitor Center and Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. See the schedules above for service days and times at this location.

Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities

Via Mobility offers year-round transportation service within the Town limits of Estes Park from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Rides can be scheduled one to seven days in advance. Rides are based on availability and are first-come, first-served. 
  • Riders under 60 years old: $5 each way or $10 round-trip
  • Riders over 60 years old (Seniors): Free
  • Persons with disabilities: Free
To schedule a ride, please call Via Mobility at 303-447-9636. More information about Via Mobility can be found on their website: www.viacolorado.org.

Statement of Rights

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Estes Transit does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, or gender. For more information about these statutes, or to file a complaint, contact the Town of Estes Park's ADA Coordinator at adacoordinator@estes.org.

Reasonable Modification

The Town of Estes Park will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Town of Estes Park offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Any qualified individual who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the Town of Estes Park, should contact the ADA Coordinator, 170 MacGregor Ave., PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517, Email: adacoordinator@estes.org. Contact should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require the Town of Estes Park to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

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For more information, please contact the Estes Park Visitor Center at 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES.

Estes Transit wants to hear from residents and visitors about their experience and ask that feedback be provided on Estes Park transit services.