Stowe Parking & Resort Transportation Guide

Getting Here & Parking

 

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Planning your visit to Stowe this winter? Complimentary parking options can be found seven days a week across the resort. For the quickest access to the slopes, park in the Mansfield Base Area. Please note: Toll House Base Area and Cross Country Center lots are best for weekends and peak periods when shuttle service is available. On weekends & holidays from mid-December through early April, paid parking is in effect at all Mansfield Base Area lots. Staying in town? For easy access to The Village at Spruce Peak, take the scenic Over Easy Transfer Gondola.

Skip the drive and hop on the complementary shuttle running from downtown up Mountain Road to Stowe Mountain Resort. Learn more about Rural Community Transportation here. 

Stowe is Only...
  • 40 miles
    From Vermonts Largest Airport
  • 17 miles
    From Interstate 89
  • 17 miles
    From the Train Station
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Winter Parking & Arrival Information: 

Primary lots in the Mansfield Base and Gondola areas are pay to park during peak times: Friday through Sunday and Holiday periods from December 12 to April 4th. Carpooling is free with 4 or more in your vehicle with validation from our parking team to reduce traffic on the access road. 

Heading to Spruce Peak Village? Park near the Over Easy Transfer Gondola for simple access to Spruce Peak, Ski/Ride School and Village amenities.

Free Parking Options:

  • Monday–Thursday (non-holiday)
  • Weekends & holidays with 4+ guests in a vehicle
  • Daily after 2:00 PM
  • Weekend & Holiday Overflow: Cross Country Center and Toll House lots with complimentary shuttles 

Paid Parking Details:

  • Cost: $30 per space, per day
  • How to Pay: QR code signs or kiosks in Mount Mansfield lots
  • No Delays: No gates or checkpoints
  • Dates:
    • December 12 and 13
    • December 19 and 20
    • December 25 through January 3
    • Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday January 8 through April 4
    • January 18
    • February 15–18
    • Details: ParkStowe.com

Carpool Perk:

  • Arrive with 4+ guests for free parking anytime
  • Register license plate via QR code or kiosk

Complementary Shuttle:

  • Rural Community Transportation:
    • Free service from Stowe Village and Mountain Road to the resort.
    • Runs every 30 minutes (off-peak) and every 15 minutes (peak).
    • Details: RideRCT.org

Accessibility & EV Charging

  • Free accessible parking can be found in all resort lots
  • EV Charging: Lower B lot near Midway Base Lodge ($0.25/kWh)

Important:

  • No overnight parking
  • Vehicles over 25’ not permitted
  • No trailers

  

 
 

Directions to Stowe Mountain Resort

Guests from the north, south, east or west can take major interstates or highways almost to Stowe's doorstop.

Stowe Mountain Resort Address

7231 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672

From Burlington Vermont

Take Interstate 89 South. Follow I-89 South until you get to Exit 10 (Stowe/Waterbury exit). Make a left at the end of the exit ramp; this is Route 100 North. Follow this for 11 miles until you reach your first stop sign. This is the center of Stowe Village. Make a left at the stop sign onto Route 108 North, and follow this for approximately 6 miles until you reach the resort.

Directions from Google Maps Vermont road conditions

 
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Your Free Ride to the Slopes

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Leave the car behind and enjoy a stress-free ride on the FREE Mountain Road Shuttle, connecting Stowe Village to Stowe Mountain Resort all winter long. This convenient service helps you skip parking hassles, save on gas, and reduce your environmental impact. The shuttle runs frequently throughout the day, making stops at key locations along VT Route 108, including popular lodging, dining, and retail spots. Whether you’re heading to the slopes or exploring the village, the Mountain Road Shuttle is your go-to option for easy, sustainable travel.

Helpful Details:

  • Dates of Operation:
  • Cost: Free for all riders
  • Route: Stowe Village ↔ Stowe Mountain Resort via VT Route 108
  • Stops Include: Commodores Inn, Stowe Town Hall, Mountain Road lodging establishments, Spruce Peak Base, Mansfield Base
  • Frequency: Runs all day with increased service during peak times
  • Accessibility: Complimentary paratransit service available (call 802-748-8170)
  • More Info & Full Schedule: ridegmt.com
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Traveling by Plane

Vermonters are used to dealing with snow, and our airport has some of the best snow removal equipment and experienced staff to keep the airport open in winter. Burlington International Airport (BTV) offers daily nonstop flights from major cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, New York City (LaGuardia and Kennedy), Newark, Philadelphia, Washington (Dulles and National), plus weekend flights from Orlando. Airlines operating at Burlington International Airport include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, JetBlue, and United Airlines.

From Burlington International Airport, it's just a 40-minute, mostly interstate drive to Stowe. Taxi services and car rentals are available at the airport, and some lodges provide special transportation for groups.

Tradewind offers regularly scheduled nonstop service between Westchester, NY and Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (KMVL), located approximately 20 minutes from Stowe Mountain Resort. For private aviation needs, Stowe Aviation is the fixed base operator at Morrisville-Stowe State Airport. 

 
AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Traveling by Train

Whether you're coming from Washington, DC, New York City or just about anywhere, you can take Amtrak to the Waterbury Station.

For more information on Amtrak, visit www.amtrak.com.