How to get there
Where is Deer Valley? The
Deer Valley ski resort in the Wasatch Mountain Range is very close to downtown
Park City, Utah, USA. It is only 38.3 miles (62km) from the Salt Lake City International Airport, which can take 40-60 minutes by road depending upon conditions.
Other ski resorts nearby
The other Park City resorts (
Park City Mountain Resort and
The Canyons) are within a few kilometres of Deer Valley. Due to the proximity of most
Utah ski resorts there are many others that can be covered in a day trip.
The following are road travel times from Deer Valley:
For those without a car, there are various tour operators who provide transportation to these resorts.
Travel To Deer Valley
Flights into Salt Lake City International Airport are frequent, and from there are a wide range of ground transportation companies to take you to Deer Valley. One example of a large operator is Park City Transportation. They have a desk at the airport if you don’t have reservations. PCT and other operators will also provide transport to Deer Valley from other Utah ski resorts.
If driving from the airport, the route is incredibly well sign posted and is via I-80 and highway 224. Those arriving at the resort by car are greeted by the green men (and women) who assist with the unloading of the vehicle. The ski valets also help load the car at the end of the day.
If staying in
Park City or
The Canyons, it is possible to catch one of the free public buses to Deer Valley. The buses are very regular, but disappointingly the ski valets don’t extend their service to those who arrive via bus. You’ll have to carry your own skis!
Getting Around Deer Valley
Most
Deer Valley lodging is in close proximity to one of the many lifts, so only a short walk (or ski) is required to get to the ski area. To get between the Snow Park and Silver Lake areas of Deer Valley, non-skiers can get a free public bus, but these only come every 30 minutes (hourly after 6:15pm).
To get in and out of
Park City, the bus system can be used. It is generally very reliable except during peak periods such as Xmas and Sundance when they operate on “ish” time. The bus system has routes that cover the downtown area, major hotels, all three ski resorts, and the suburbs including Kimball Junction where the outlet shopping is. Your accommodation is likely to have a copy of the bus schedules and maps, otherwise they can be found inside any of the buses. Alternatively there are hundreds and hundreds of taxis that are readily available, although there might be a wait during peak holiday periods.
So it’s possible to get around without hiring a car. Of course having a car provides plenty of flexibility. Parking is not an issue unless you want to park in Main St, Park City. Those staying in private homes in remote areas of the upper mountain will do well to have a car, or alternatively will have to rely on taxi or limousine services.