Keystone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Keystone

With a population of 1,079, Keystone is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Keystone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Keystone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ski Tip Lodge (764 Montezuma Road) and Alpenglow Stube (Top of North Peak Mtn) are great picks.

When to visit Keystone

Keystone in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keystone in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Keystone

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 56 miles from Keystone. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keystone departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Keystone. The train journey from Keystone to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $111 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Keystone is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 52 miles from Keystone. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Keystone, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Keystone takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 645 miles. Keystone’s bus station is located 11 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 56 miles from Keystone. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keystone departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Keystone. The train journey from Keystone to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $111 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Keystone is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 52 miles from Keystone. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Keystone, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Keystone takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 645 miles. Keystone’s bus station is located 11 miles from the city center.

Airports near Keystone

Airlines serving Keystone

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keystone

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keystone

Most booked hotels in Keystone

The Ranahan by Vacation Club Rentals
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 602 reviews)
$185+
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 524 reviews)
$227+
Keystone Lakeside Village by Keystone Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 104 reviews)
$166+
Keystone Lodge & Spa by Keystone Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 298 reviews)
$182+
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 383 reviews)
$210+
Hyatt Place Keystone / Dillon
3 stars
Good (7.7, 224 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Keystone

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Keystone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Keystone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.