Copper Mountain travel guide
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You're Going to Love Copper Mountain
With a population of 385, Copper Mountain is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Copper Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Copper Mountain
How to Get to Copper Mountain
Plane
Although Copper Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 69 km from Copper Mountain. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Copper Mountain. The train journey from Copper Mountain to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $48 for a 15h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Copper Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 103 km from Copper Mountain. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 225 km and will cost you around $44. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 459 km. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Copper Mountain
Where to stay in Copper Mountain
Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $444 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Copper Mountain
Most booked hotels in Copper Mountain
Renting a car in Copper Mountain
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Copper Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Copper Mountain is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.