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UTA ski bus guide
UTA’s seasonal ski buses start Sunday, Dec 6, 2026. Several resorts open Nov 20, so there’s a two-week gap with no bus service.
| Route | Serves | From |
|---|---|---|
| 994 | Snowbird, Alta | Historic Sandy Station (TRAX), 9400 S 2000 E park-and-ride |
| CS1 | Snowbird, Alta | Midvale Fort Union TRAX station (peak hours last season) |
| CS2 | Snowbird, Alta | 6200 S Wasatch park-and-ride |
| 972 | Solitude, Brighton | Midvale Fort Union, 6200 S Wasatch and Big Cottonwood park-and-rides. Schedule ↗ |
| CS3 | Big Cottonwood | Extra Big Cottonwood service |
| 674 | Powder Mountain | Ogden via Eden (free with a Powder Mountain ticket) |
| 675, 677 | Snowbasin | Ogden; Layton FrontRunner station |
| 880 | Sundance | Provo and Orem (no Sundays) |
UTA lists these routes for 2026–27. Stops and frequencies shown are from 2025–26; UTA says new schedules come in early November. The CS canyon routes depend on a UDOT funding agreement.
Fares
- $5 one way. UTA has proposed raising it to $6, possibly from spring 2027.
- Free with an Ikon Pass, most resort season passes and the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass: tap your pass on the reader.
- Pay with the Transit app, a FAREPAY card or exact cash.
Tips
- On powder mornings the first buses fill at the park-and-rides. Get there early.
- When the canyon road closes for avalanche work, buses stop too.
- Solitude offers free ski and board check for Ikon and Solitude passholders who ride the bus.
- Park City has no UTA ski bus, but its town buses are free.
Common questions
When do UTA ski buses start for 2026–27?
Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, with UTA’s winter schedule change.
How much is the ski bus?
$5 each way, free with Ikon and most resort season passes and the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass.
Checked 28 Oct 2026 against UDOT, UTA, resort and operator sources.