Stowe Parking & Resort Transportation Guide

Getting Here & Parking

 

Ease Your Arrival: Parking & Transit Options

Choose from a range of parking options, including paid and complimentary resort parking, carpooling incentives, and public transit. Our paid parking program is designed to encourage carpooling and reduce traffic on our access road during peak periods.

 

Winter Parking & Arrival Information: 

Mansfield Base Area Parking

  • Location: On the left after The Lodge at Spruce Peak on Rt. 108.
  • Designated Parking Areas:
    • Gondola SkyRide parking: A3, A2, A1.
    • General resort parking: Main Mount Mansfield lot.
  • Transfer to Spruce Peak Village: Take the complimentary Over Easy Gondola for access to Ski & Snowboard School, Spruce Camp Base Lodge, Stowe Rocks, Cubs Daycare, and more.

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    Toll House Parking 

    • Location: On both sides of Rt. 108, just past the Cross Country Center

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    Spruce Peak Parking

    • Not owned & operated by Stowe Mountain Resort.

    Free Parking Options:

    • Free in all Mansfield lots:
      • Monday–Thursday (non-holiday periods)
      • Daily after 2:00 PM
    • Free parking all week:
      • Cross Country Center
      • Toll House lots
    • Carpool Perk: Arrive with 4+ guests to receive free parking in all lots anytime.
      • Steps to Redeem:
        1. Connect with a Park Stowe Ambassador to get your carpool parking code.
        2. Register your license plate using a QR code sign or on-site kiosk.

      Important: Even with carpool parking, you must register your license plate.

    Paid Options & Details: 

      • When: Friday–Sunday and holiday periods from Dec. 13, 2024 – Apr. 6, 2025.
      • Cost: $30 per space, per day.
      • How to Pay:
        • Via smartphone app (with license plate verification).
        • On-site kiosks (for guests without smartphones).
      • No Delays: No gates, checkpoints, or in-person transactions to slow arrival.

      Holiday Periods:

      • Dec. 20, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025
      • Jan. 17–20, 2025
      • Feb. 14–23, 2025
    • More details can be found at ParkStowe.com. 

    Public Transit Options: 

    • Mountain Road Shuttle:
      • Free service from Stowe Village to the resort.
      • Runs every 30 minutes (off-peak) and every 20 minutes (peak).
      • Details: RideGMT.com

    Accessible Parking:

    • Free accessible parking locations:
      • Mansfield Base Lodge, Over Easy Gondola, Midway, B Lots, D2, Toll House, Cross Country Center.
    • Mansfield Base Area has accessible ramps to the lodge’s upper level.
    • Spruce Peak Base Area: Offers additional accessible options and a parking garage (not managed by Vail Resorts).
    • Paratransit Service: Complimentary on the Mountain Road Shuttle. Call 802-748-8170 for details.

    EV Charging: 

    • Location: Lower B parking area near Midway Base Lodge.
    • Fee: $0.25/kWh (payable at charging stations).

    RV & Overnight Parking:

    • Vehicles over 25’: Parking not available.
    • Overnight parking: Not permitted in any resort parking area.
     
     
    Stowe is Only...
    • 40 miles
      From Vermonts Largest Airport
    • 17 miles
      From Interstate 89
    • 17 miles
      From the Train Station
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    Complimentary Mountain Road Shuttle

    All season long starting on 11/29/24 until 4/6/25, Green Mountain Transit offers a complimentary shuttle bus service from downtown Stowe, up Mountain Road, and to several stops around Stowe Mountain Resort. This is an especially convenient option during peak periods and/or inclement weather - especially for guests without winter tires - or if you simply want to relax and enjoy having someone else drive.

    Public Parking & Carpool Locations: Available at Stowe Events Field, Stowe Elementary, and Stowe Town Hall.

    Schedule

    The Mountain Road Shuttle loops throughout town every 30 minutes off-peak and every 15 minutes during peak hours. 

    Key Stops

    • Downtown: In front of Stowe Town Hall (Akeley Memorial Building; with access to other GMT routes) and south to Lower Village at Commodores Inn
    • Mountain Road (Route 108): Sun & Ski Inn and Suites, At the intersection of Cape Cod Rd, Piecasso, Neon Wave, Talta Lodge Topnotch Resort, and the Matterhorn & Fiddler's Green Inn.
    • Stowe Mountain Resort: Toll House Conference Center area, Hourglass Circle at Spruce Peak, Mountain Operations Center/Over Easy Gondola, and Mansfield Base Lodge.

    Details

    Accessibility: All GMT buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps and two or more spaces to accommodate wheelchairs up to the weight capacity of the lift/ramp.  

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    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.

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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. 

     

    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.

    What has changed?
    Stowe unveiled a revised parking plan starting winter 2022-23. Parking remains fee at the Mansfield Lots, including Lots A, B, D at the Gondola/Midway, and Lot C at Mount Mansfield Monday through Thursday. Paid parking will be implemented at Mount Mansfield Friday through Sunday and holidays. Spruce Peak parking, which is not owned by Vail Resorts, remains paid. Cross Country Center and Toll House satellite lots will remain free lots for all guests. All parking in all lots is free for guests with 4+ people in the vehicle to incentivize carpooling.  

    Why were these changes made?  
    Traffic congestion has been an ongoing issue in the town of Stowe for many years. We and the Town of Stowe believe paid parking is a step toward reducing the number of vehicles on the road. By encouraging guests to use public transport, carpool or visit during non-peak times, we hope to move congestion off of the two-lane road leading to the resort and from our main lots. Our goal is to give guests a range of options to access our mountains, from paid lots to free shuttle lots to free public transportation.  

    What are peak holiday periods? 
    During the following periods, parking will temporarily be paid at all times at the Mansfield Lots. 

    • Dec. 20, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    • Jan. 17 - 20, 2025
    • Feb. 14 - 23, 2025

    What will you do with the revenue from this new system? 
    100 percent of the revenue will be reinvested in resort infrastructure including transit and parking management, along with an increased contribution to Green Mountain Transit to enhance public transit services. This new plan is about changing behavior to reduce congestion and improve the experience for everyone.  

    How do I park for free if my vehicle has four occupants or more?  
    For free carpool parking, simply follow these steps:  

    • Find one of our Parking Ambassadors, situated throughout the lot. They can verify four or more in a vehicle.  
    • Once verified, our Parking Ambassadors will provide you with a Carpool Parking Code.  
    • Simply apply the Carpool Parking Code to the payment system for free carpool parking.  

    Do you allow RV Parking?
    No. Parking for vehicles longer than 25' is currently unavailable in all lots.

    Do you anticipate paid parking spots to sell out daily?  
    While we do not anticipate that spots will sell out every day, it is important for guests to anticipate a higher volume of visitation during weekends and holiday periods and plan their arrival accordingly.  

    Won’t it cause further congestion in the ABCD lots since guests need to then actually pay?  
    Under the paid parking system, the daily fee is paid through a smartphone app with advanced payment and license plate verification. This means there will be no in-person, on-lot transactions. 

    Does this system allow you to reserve a spot in advance?  
    No. Advance payment means that you pay at the beginning of the day, when you park, via smartphone app so you don't have to pay on your way out.  

    **Consider midweek or non-peak visits, use public transport or take advantage of free shuttle lots. Free parking is still available in nearly half of our lots. By giving everyone options, our goal is to allow guests to determine a parking approach that works best for them.