Transportation to the Resorts

With four world-class ski resorts to choose from right in our backyard, Salt Lake City isn’t your average ski destination. Sure, you can rent a vehicle to drive to your powdery downhill destination, but there are also many convenient, more affordable ways to reach the slopes.

All Aboard the Ski Bus

Service begins on November 29. Taking advantage of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ski bus to reach Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude is a fantastic way to beat traffic and get to your destinations in style. It’s as easy as finding the bus route to your chosen ski resort (972 to Solitude/Brighton or 994 to Snowbird/Alta) and taking transit to the starting point. Plus, UTA ski bus transportation to the resorts is included with the Ski Super Pass.

New for the 2024-25 season: Canyon Service Routes to Alta/Snowbird  Service on CS1 and CS2 starts on December 8. UTA is partnering with The Driver Provider for this service from the Midvale/Ft. Union and Park & Ride areas to the Little Cottonwood resorts. Details on schedules and routes

Learn more about how to use the ski bus. There you’ll discover tips like how to catch a UTA TRAX light rail from the Salt Lake City International Airport to connect with a ski-bus stop.  

Canyon Road Information

Before you travel in the Cottonwood Canyons, check out the resources from Utah Department of Transportation for road conditions, live traffic cameras, travel tips, vehicle requirements, and winter driving tips. UDOT has plenty of experience dealing with the mountains of snow and snow in the mountains, but you can do your part to help by being an informed driver. Get live canyon updates and information on:

 @UDOTCottonwoods   @UDOTCottonwoods   @UDOTCottonwoods

If you plan to travel and park in Big Cottonwood Canyon (home to Solitude and Brighton) all parking requires reservations on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Find out more at www.parkbcc.com

Private and Shared Transportation

If you decide to make your own way to Salt Lake City ski resorts by renting a 4WD vehicle, be mindful of the weather. Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)’s Traction Law requires 4Wd and chains in certain weather. If this is your first time visiting a snowy city, study up on driving in the snow and spend some time practicing. 

 Another option is taking an Uber or Lyft. There are many ride-share providers with vehicles equipped to transport you and your gear. Take a look at UberSki and UberX for this service.

For private and shared transportation, Canyon Transportation is excellent. They offer a suite of roomy choices from SUVs to Ford Transit Mid Roof vehicles. Among other quality choices is Canyon Hop.