Snow-covered mountain with ski trails under a blue sky.

Winter Mountain Road Shuttle

The Mountain Road Shuttle is a great way to avoid Stowe Mountain Resort parking fees and be dropped off right at the lift. You will also save on gas and help the environment while you’re at it. Plan to take extra time to get to your destinations on a holiday weekend or snow event, especially when the two overlap.

Colorful Mountain Road shuttle bus parked beside trees.

Shuttle Information

Stowe offers a free winter shuttle bus service through Rural Community Transportation (RCT) that provides access to world-class skiing and snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort, lodging and attractions at Spruce Peak, as well as dining, shopping and other activities and attractions throughout town. The complimentary Mountain Road Shuttle offers convenient transportation in Stowe, especially during inclement weather and peak periods, and is especially useful for those driving to town without winter tires, which are strongly encouraged.

From November 27, 2026 through April 4, 2027, the free Mountain Road Shuttle loops throughout town and up Mountain Road (Route 108) to Stowe Mountain Resort and Spruce Peak every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends and holidays.

All RCT buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps and two or more spaces to accommodate wheelchairs up to the weight capacity of the lift/ramp. 

Complimentary paratransit service is available on the Mountain Road Shuttle. Call RCT at (802) 748-8170 for more information.

Snow-covered bus stop sign decorated with red ribbon and Christmas garland.

Stay Up to Date

Make getting around Stowe even easier. Download the RCT Rides app for helpful transit information, or sign up for text alerts to receive updates about route delays and other important service information right on your phone.

Download the RCT Rides App


Access transit information from your phone while you’re on the go, download the app here.

Sign Up for Text Alerts


Text RCTAlerts to 64800 or sign up online to receive service updates and delay notifications.