Rocky Mountain National Park By Air

The closest international airports are Denver International Airport, located 30 minutes east of downtown Denver and 2-3 hours from Estes Park via US 36, and Cheyenne Regional Airport just across the Wyoming border, about 2 hours from Estes Park to the north via US 34 and I-25. Cheyenne offers fewer flight options, but is a good choice if you’re combining a RMNP visit with Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Start your Rocky Mountain National Park vacation by flying into Denver International Airport (DIA). The airport is roughly an hour and a half drive from Rocky Mountain National Park, and there are multiple options for transportation from DIA to the park.

Rental Cars

If you plan on renting a car at the airport (multiple options available on site including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty), follow these directions to get to Rocky Mountain National Park: From Peña Boulevard merge onto I-70 W. Take a slight right onto I-270 W (sign says to Fort Collins), and continue onto US-36 W.Turn left onto CO-66 W/CO-7 W/US-36 W/Ute Hwy for 35 miles, and turn left on Main Street in Lyons. Take the 2nd right onto CO-66 W/US-36 W/5th Ave/W Main Street, and then Turn left onto Big Thompson Ave/E Elkhorn Ave for 20 miles. Turn left onto US-36 W/Moraine Ave, and left again onto Bear Lake Road. Continue straight for 8 miles to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Airport Shuttles

For information on Estes Park Airport Shuttle, visit estesparktransportation.com. Make an advance reservation for your airport transportation based off of the seasonal daily schedule, and enjoy the scenic drive to the park!