The Savvy Skier’s Secret: Mastering the Stowe Mountain Resort Shuttle
One of the biggest hurdles to a perfect Vermont ski day isn't the weather—it’s the logistics of reaching the lift. While Stowe Mountain Resort offers world-class terrain, the reality of winter travel involves navigating narrow mountain roads and managing the resort’s paid parking systems. At Sun and Ski Inn and Suites, we’ve positioned ourselves as the ultimate basecamp to solve these challenges. By staying on Mountain Road, you gain immediate access to the Stowe Mountain Road Shuttle (Green Line), a complimentary service that transforms a potentially stressful commute into a seamless, "skis-on-shoulder" experience.
The beauty of the shuttle lies in its simplicity and frequency. Operated by Green Mountain Transit (GMT), the "Green Line" serves as the primary artery between the historic Stowe Village and the resort’s base lodges at Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak. For guests at Sun and Ski Inn and Suites, the shuttle stop is located just steps from our front door near the Pinnacle Ski & Sports. During peak winter months, these climate-controlled buses run approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time standing in the cold and more time carving through fresh powder.
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Beyond the convenience of door-to-slope service, utilizing the shuttle is a strategic financial move. It allows you to bypass the resort's paid parking fees and the risk of arriving at a "Lot Full" sign on busy holiday weekends. To maximize your efficiency, we recommend guests download the Transit App. This tool provides real-time GPS tracking of every bus on the route, allowing you to linger over a second cup of coffee in our lobby until the exact moment your ride is around the corner.
Hours of Operations
Logistics don't have to stop when the lifts close, either. The shuttle runs late into the evening, which opens up the entire Mountain Road culinary scene. After a day on the mountain, you can take the shuttle back to the hotel, drop off your gear, and then hop back on to explore local breweries or head into the Village for dinner. Or, if you prefer to stay on-site, you can head straight to Stowe Bowl for boutique bowling and craft cocktails. By opting for the shuttle, you embrace a car-free vacation style that is more sustainable, more relaxing, and undeniably more "Stowe."
Quick Facts about the Shuttle:
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Service Name: Green Mountain Transit (GMT) Green Line.
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Cost: Free for all passengers.
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Major Stops: Sun and Ski Inn/Stowe Cinema, Stowe Village, Mt. Mansfield Base, Spruce Peak.
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Peak Frequency: Every 15–20 minutes (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
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Gear Storage: All shuttles are equipped with heavy-duty exterior ski and snowboard racks.