A UTA Bus Driver in front of the 994 bus

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Ski Bus to Alta

Everything you need to know about the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Ski Bus service to Alta Ski Area.

2025–26 service dates coming soon

Public Transportation Services to and from Alta.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Ski Bus is back for the 2025–26 ski season. Leave your car behind and take the bus for a more sustainable, safer and convenient commute to and from Alta this winter.

Your 2025–26 Alta Season Pass, Ikon Pass and Salt Lake Ski Super Pass include the UTA Benefit—giving you free ridership on all UTA Ski Bus Routes and Trax lines.

Uta Ski Bus Route 994

Route 994: Historic Sandy Station to Alta Ski Area

2025–26 dates coming soon

  • Route: Service starts at the Historic Sandy Station and ends at the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge located in the Wildcat base area.
  • Schedule: Runs continuously every 30 minutes from 6am–7pm, daily

Ski Bus 994 Schedule & Map

UTA Canyon Service Buses—CS1 and CS2

Canyon Service (CS1 & CS2) runs daily routes along Fort Union and Wasatch Boulevard—stopping at Snowbird Entry 1, the Snowbird Center and the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge located in the Wildcat base area.

2025–26 dates coming soon

CS1: Midvale/Fort Union to Alta Ski Area

  • Route: Service starts at the Midvale Fort Union TRAX Station and ends at the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge in the Wildcat base area
  • Schedule: Runs in the morning from 6–8:30am and again in the evening from 5–7:30pm, daily

CS2: Cottonwood Heights to Alta Ski Area

  • Route: Service starts at 6200 South Wasatch P&R and ends at the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge in the Wildcat base area
  • Schedule: Runs continuously every 30 minutes from 6am–7:30pm, daily

CS1 & CS2 Schedule & Map

UTA Ski Bus Map 2024-2025

Park & Ride lots

UTA provides free parking for transit users—find a park-and-ride (P&R) near you:

994 Snowbird/Alta – Historic Sandy Station >

994 Snowbird/Alta – 9400 S 2000 E P&R >

972 Solitude/Brighton – Midvale Fort Union Station >

972 Solitude/Brighton – 6200 S Wasatch P&R >

972 Solitude/Brighton – Big Cottonwood Canyon P&R >

HOW TO RIDE THE SKI BUS

Plan Your Trip:

How to Pay:

Each one-way trip costs $5 per rider ($2.50 for qualified reduced-fare riders). You can pay using the following methods:

  • UTA Card: Tap your UTA FAREPAY card on the card reader when boarding
  • Ski Pass: Tap your Alta season pass, Ikon pass or Ski Super Pass for a free ride—Includes Trax and other UTA bus services only when used in transit with a UTA Ski Bus route
  • Transit App: Purchase a mobile ticket through the Transit App and show it to the driver when boarding