Multimodal Transit Options to Meet Your Needs
Highways and Interstates
Northwest Colorado’s multimodal transit options keep business and people on the move. Most of Northwest Colorado is connected by U.S. Highway 40 which reaches Denver. The region can also access I-70, a major east-west interstate that connects our region to Utah in the west and Maryland to the east. Northwest Colorado is less than two hours from I-80, an east–west transcontinental freeway that connects both coasts.
Class I Rail
Northwest Colorado sites are rail served with Union Pacific Railroad lines and spurs in Craig and Hayden. UP provides affordable cargo shipment to domestic markets west of the Mississippi River, as well as transcontinental and global reach.
Air Service
In this highly visited region, you are one stop from the rest of the world. Yampa Valley Regional Airport (YVRA) provides direct flights to 15 major cities. Routt County, Moffat County and Rio Blanco County support general aviation airports. Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) offers Aviation Technology and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs.
This commercial aviation regional airport plays a crucial role in connecting the Yampa Valley region to domestic and international destinations, providing convenient air travel and air cargo options for residents, visitors, and businesses.
For more information about Yampa Valley Regional Airport, including flight schedules, airport facilities, and passenger services. Learn more.
Located 2.5 miles north of downtown Steamboat Springs, this general aviation airport offers an excellent option for business, private and recreational travel, as well as medical evacuation and firefighting by based and transient airplanes and helicopters. Learn more.
The Craig-Moffat County Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately 4.5 miles southeast of the city of Craig and encompasses approximately 373 acres. See more here. Learn more.
Owned by Rio Blanco County and operated by Lanny Coulter, the Meeker Airport serves business and private jets, recreational and student pilots, medical and fire-fighting aircraft, tourism and aerial spray operations. Aircraft repair and maintenance are available. Learn more.
Owned and operated by Rio Blanco County, the Rangely Airport is the home of the Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) flight school, a two-year program that operates from September through May. Learn more here. The airport also serves corporate jets, helicopters, personal aircraft, and ultra-lights. Learn more.
Trucking and Freight Services
The region’s high-quality freight operators include:
| COMPANY | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Jack E Paulson Trucking Inc. | 1107 E Victory Way | (970) 824-3187 |
| AG Commodities | 351 School St | (970) 326-8004 |
| Peroulis Brothers | 1600 US-40 | (970) 824-4445 |
| Dschaak Trucking | 1305 Rose St | (970) 629-2263 |
| M S Enterprises | 2157 Alder Pl | (970) 824-5901 |
| 10/4 Logistics LLC | 552 Legion St | (970) 620-4214 |
| Hatten Enterprises Towing and Recovery | 561 Russell St | (970) 824-7669 |
| Harbehr Trucking | 353 Dunn Dr | (970) 824-2993 |
| Tk Trucking | 380 Co Rd 64 | (970) 824-4575 |
| Mountain Town Delivery | (970) 629-1197 | |
| Bethell Trucking Co. | 72100 US-40 | (970) 824-4923 |
| Steamboat Transportation, LLC | Steamboat Springs, CO | (414) 379-1690 |
| Buckley Trucking Inc | 70141 US-40 | (970) 824-5641 |
Public Transit
Northwest Colorado offers safe, affordable public transportation to enhance and extend personal mobility with plans for service expansion underway. Currently, the Colorado Department of Transportation Bustang Outrider regional service connects Craig, Hayden and Steamboat Springs to Denver. Learn more.
Locally, the Steamboat Springs Transit offers fixed-routes within and between Craig, Hayden and Steamboat Springs and provides on-demand services. Learn more.
Efforts are underway to explore the establishment of a regional transportation authority (RTA) in Northwest Colorado. An RTA would coordinate transportation planning, funding, and operations across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the region. This could involve initiatives such as:
- Multi-modal transportation planning
Developing comprehensive transportation plans that consider the needs of all modes of transportation, including roadways, public transit, airports, and trails. - Funding and financing strategies
Exploring innovative funding mechanisms, such as sales taxes or special districts, to support transportation infrastructure and services. - Collaborative partnerships
Building partnerships between local governments, transportation agencies, businesses, and community organizations to leverage resources and expertise in addressing transportation challenges and opportunities.
Northwest Colorado is moving toward the future with confidence and expanding capabilities.