Copper & Frisco Location

Copper and Frisco are located 7 miles apart about 70-75 miles west of Denver off Interstate 70 in the Rocky Mountains of north-central Colorado. Interstate 70 exit 203 takes you to Summit Boulevard and Colorado State Highway 9 while I-70 exit 201 takes you to Main Street, Frisco and Exit 195 takes you to Copper. Being right on the I-70 corridor gives Copper and Frisco easy access to surrounding areas and towns of Vail, Kremmling, Leadville, and Georgetown.

Frisco and Copper are also centrally located in Summit County, close to Silverthorne and Dillon, and Breckenridge is 9 miles north of Frisco. Frisco sits on the shore of Dillon Reservoir at the elevation of 9,100 feet and Copper is 9,400 feet..

Air Transportation to Summit County

Denver International Airport
DIA is the largest airport with by far the most flights to Colorado. Located on the northeast side of Denver, the airport is a two hour drive/shuttle to the Summit resorts.

Colorado Springs International Airport
Flying to Colorado Springs is a good alternative to DIA. Located on the east side of Colorado Springs, the airport is about a three hour drive/shuttle to the Summit County resorts.

Eagle County Airport
Eagle County Airport is very convenient but usually has a limited number of flights, mainly during the ski season. Located just off 1-70 in the western part of Eagle County, the airport is about a 1 to 1.5 hour drive to Summit County destinations.
Limosine, Shuttle & Charter Services
Ground transportation is available from all of the airports to anywhere in Summit County.
Advance reservations are required.

Rental Cars
There are several rental car options at each airport.

Transportation DIA to Frisco-Copper

Local Transportation

Once you've arrived in Copper or Frisco, there are many ways to travel between the communities and resorts. Local transportation can range from the Summit Stage bus service to a rental bicycle.

There is also a Bus ($10 per person round trip) that runs from Breckenridge and Keystone to Vail during the ski season. For reservations call (970) 496-8245. Not only are these methods economical and efficient, but they also aid in decreasing the traffic in our small communities. This creates a more pleasant experience and it is also a great way to relax and enjoy your time while seeing the sights.

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