Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is the closest airport to Copper Mountain, 55 miles west of the resort and about an hour of driving on I-70 East to Exit 195. This guide compares every way to cover that hour in 2026: private car service from $590 a vehicle, shared shuttle vans, rental cars, and the three-bus public route that costs about $8. It also explains what Vail Pass does to the drive in winter, why arriving at Eagle keeps you clear of the Eisenhower Tunnel altogether, and what to have ready when you book.