How to Fest: Getting Around Town (And Why You Shouldnt Rent a Car)

The art of deftly navigating Park City during the Sundance Film Festival hinges on two hard-and-fast rules: 1. Do not rent a car. 2. Use the free shuttle. While we all covet the independence of our own vehicles especially those Angelenos trust us when it comes to this one admonition. Parking within Park City is virtually nonexistent during the Festival, and the free shuttle system is a well-oiled machine. Your greatest resource will be the downloadable 2015 Transit Map, which features a downtown street map, venue locations, shuttle bus routes, estimated walking times, taxi information, and parking information (but not without another caveat).

If you won't take our word for it that shuttles offer the path of least resistence at the Festival, at least take Sundance alum Katie Aselton's testimony:

Download the 2015 Festival Transit Map

Always take a shuttle or a cab. Even if you think that because everyone else is taking a shuttle or a cab, it will somehow free up traffic and/or parking spots, thats never the case. My father-in-law once parked his car on a 45-degree angle on a snowbank because it was the only available spot. Inevitably at some point over the week you will hit a patch of ice and skid your rental car right into a stop sign. Dont ask me how I know that, I just do.

And new for 2015, Park City Transit and the Sundance Film Festival have collaborated on a mobile app that shows real-time bus information. So if youre wondering, Wheres my shuttle bus? just check your phone for the latest info. Search the apple store for Avail Technologies and download the app called MyStop. Android users can visit parkcitytransit.org. Also be sure to look for the friendly orange-vested volunteers at shuttle stops. These folks can help with all shuttle questions.

Once again, Acura returns as the official vehicle of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about their presence below.

ACURA STUDIO 201 Heber Ave. (corner of Main Street)

Get ready for a premier performance at the Acura Studio on the corner of Main Street and Heber Avenue. The Acura Studio is a luxurious space where the creative community can share its performances with the world. Stop in to recharge and refuel over a complimentary cup of Intelligentsia coffee, enjoy KCRW-hosted music, and grab a Stella Artois during our signature Acura Hours events from 3:00p.m. -5:00p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the first weekend. You can even pose for your close-up with the all-new 2015 TLX. Open to the public daily from 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m.; Thursday, January 22 Sunday, February 1.

Getting To Park City Finally, for your ride to and fro the airport, contact the below shuttle or private car services.

Shuttle Services

For transportation between Salt Lake City, Park City, and surrounding areas, please contact Park City Transportation:

Toll Free: 800.637.3803

Local: 435.649.8567

parkcitytransportation.com

Private Car Service

Miderra Transportation Management

(866) 374-8824

www.miderra.com

Lead photo: An official Festival vehicle at the 1990 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Sandria Miller Sundance Institute

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