Many private companies provide ground transportation from the airport to Alta, which is a great option if you are staying in the canyon. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) also has scheduled public ski buses that carry skiers to and from Alta all winter.
Uta Ski Bus
Alta Ski Area is easily accessible via public transportation, from the airport, hotel or home. When parking is full, the UTA Ski Bus may be the best way to get to Alta on busy days. UTA operates a free Ski Bus route between Alta and Snowbird.
Your 2024–25 Alta season passes include the UTA Benefit—including Ikon passes—and receive free ridership on all UTA Ski Bus Routes (includes Trax and other UTA bus services only when used in transit with a Ski Bus Route).
Ski Bus Route 994 – Historic Sandy Station to Alta
- Start Date: November 29th
- 30-minute service
- First bus to Alta: 6:01am
- Stops along the route:
- Start: Historic Sandy Station
- 9400 South Park and Ride
- Snowbird Entry 1
- Snowbird Entry 4
- Ends: Goldminer's Daughter
- Last bus from Alta: 6:05pm
Canyon Service Buses – CS1 & CS2
New for the 2024–25 season, UTA will provide Ski Bus service from Cottonwood Heights and Fort Union to Snowbird and Alta Ski Area. We welcome the return of increased Ski Bus service to Little Cottonwood Canyon with two new Canyon Service Routes—CS1 and CS2.
Canyon Service 1 (CS1): Midvale/Fort Union to Alta Ski Area
- Start date: December 8th
- Ideal for ski area employees and early risers
- 30-minute morning service to Alta: 6–8:30am
- 30-minute evening service from Alta to Midvale/Fort Union: 5–7:30pm
Canyon Service 2 (CS2): 6200 South/Wasatch Park and Ride to Alta Ski Area
- Start date: December 8th
- 30-minute service throughout the day
- First bus to Alta: 6:20am
- Last bus from Alta: 7:30pm
- Stops along the route:
- Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
- Cottonwood Heights Park & Ride near 8100 South (Swamp Lot)
Airport & Canyon Shuttle Services
There are many companies that offer shuttles services to, and from, Alta. Little Cottonwood Canyon is often restricted to 4X4 vehicles with snow tires or chains. Please make sure your transportation company can get you to and from Alta during road restrictions and through inclement weather.
| Company | Call | to/from Airport | to/from SLC | to/from Park City | to/from Snowbird |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Shuttle | 866.274.0225 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alta Town Shuttle | Free | ||||
| Alpine Transportation | Yes | Yes | |||
| Canyon Hop |
801.860.7544 | Yes | |||
| Canyon Transportation |
800.255.1841 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Park City Transportation | 800.637.3803 | Yes | |||
| Public Transportation (UTA) | Free | ||||
| Quicksilver |
877.277.4587 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Resort Transportation |
800.604.1525 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Wave Transportation |
801.532.1433 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yellow Cab |
801.521.2100 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ride-Sharing Apps
Uber and Lyft provide service in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Make sure to order an UberSki or Lyft Ski Rack if transporting ski gear. Please consider 4WD/Chain restrictions when utilizing a ride-share app and wear a mask.
Ride Space App
The Ride Space App will not be available during the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Not available for the 2020-21 season
Designed to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and traffic congestion, the new Ride Space app is a free ride-sharing app from Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude in order to encourage ride-sharing in the Cottonwoods. With it's proximity to the Salt Lake Metropolitan Area, you can help the environment and score sweet perks when you participate in The Ride Space program!
Download the Ride Space App in the App Store (for iOS) >
Download the Ride Space App on Google Play (for Android) >
Transportation within the Alta-Snowbird Area
Alta Shuttle & Alta Night Shuttle
The Alta Resort Shuttle has operated for years within the Town of Alta, serving wintertime skiers and guests while providing transportation options as an alternative to renting a vehicle. New this year, a second shuttle is now running to accommodate for UTA Ski Bus shortages. This enhanced service is funded by UTA, Alta Ski Area, local businesses, and the Town of Alta.
- The Alta Shuttle runs from 7am–6pm
- The Alta Night Shuttle runs from 6–10pm
- Shuttle pick-ups occur every 30 minutes
- Alta Shuttle stops:
- Goldminers Daughter
- Alta Lodge
- Rustler Lodge
- Snowpine Lodge
- Albion Grill
- Alta Peruvian Lodge
- Hellgate
- CliffLodge
- Bypass Road