Denver Airport Transportation
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From Denver Airport, passengers have the following transport options to get to downtown Denver and other locations around:
Bus, Taxi, Train, Car Rental and Private Transfers.
Denver airport to city centre
Best option to city centre is taxi or transfer.
Bus
RTD 169L
This route is provided by public transportation bus service (RTD).
It is the bus most used for passengers wanting to get to downtown Denver.
Service hours: It operates from 3:30am to 00:00am. Buses frequency every 15 minutes.
The bus station is located at the DEN Transit Center, first level, adjacent to Denver International Airport.
Fares
Ticket is $10.50 and it is a one day pass.
For more information about the route and stops, check here.
More public transportation buses
The Regional Transportation District (RTD), a part of 169L route, offers the following bus routes to different locations around Denver:
Route AB - AB/AB1
It covers the route between Boulder and Denver Airport.
Check more information about the route here.
Route AT
It covers the route between Arapahoe County and Denver Airport.
Check more information about it here.
Route 104L
It covers the route between Denver Airport Station and Wagon Road Park n Ride.
Check more information about it here.
Route 145X
It goes through Brighton and Denver Airport.
Check more information about it here.
Service hours
RTD bus service operates from approximately 3:30am to 00.00am.
Buses depart every 15 minutes approximately during peak hours.
Location
The bus station is located at the DEN Transit Center, first level, adjacent to Denver International Airport.
The DEN Transit Center can be accessed at the south end of Jeppesen Terminal.
Fares
Ticket is $10.50 and it is a one day pass.
Where do I buy my ticket?
Passengers should purchase their ticket at the vending machines available at both DEN Transit Center and Denver International Airport.
On the other hand, they are also available at the RTD Information Booth.
Hotel Shuttles
Lots of hotels around Denver International Airport offer shuttles to transfer from the Airport. We recommend to check with your hotel first if that option is available.
Charter buses
There are lots of private companies that can arrange transportation around Colorado and others locations.
Some of the companies are the following:
- Ace Express Coaches
- Arrow Stage Lines
- ASPIRE TOURS
- Charter of the Rockies LLC
- D & D Transportation Services LLC
- Dakota Bus Service, Inc.
- Denver Coach Charters LLC
- Denver Executive Coach
- Gray Line Of Denver
Mountain Carriers
Some companies offer pre-arranged charters and on-demand shuttles to ski and resort areas in Colorado. We recommend to book in advanced.
To pick-up that services, go to Terminal Level 5, island 1. Doors 511-513 (east side) and 504-506 (west side).
Some of the companies are the following:
- A Ski Lift Limousine
- Aspen Express Airport Shuttle
- Aspen Snowmass Express
- Colorado Mountain Express
- Colorado Tour Transportation Llc
- Epic Mountain Express
- Estes Valley Transport
There are lots of companies offering service to the mountains, if you want to get more information, you can stop by DEN Information counter at the Airport.
Taxi
From Denver Airport, you can take a taxi and get to downtown within 30 minutes.
Please bear in mind that transfer times could vary depending on traffic conditions.
Stop Location
Pick-up and drop-off taxi areas at Denver Airport are located at Island 1, outside Doors 505, 507 and 511 (Terminal East), and Doors 506, 510 and 512 (Terminal West).
Taxi Companies
Different taxicab companies provide service to Denver metropolitan area, surrounding counties and to other destinations within the state of Colorado. Limousines are also available under request.
See some of the taxi companies available at DIA Airport:
- All Cities Taxi: +1 (720) 440-7000
- 5280 Taxi: +1 (720) 435-1235
- Adlan Taxi: (720) 477-9758
- City Taxi LLC: +1 (720) 936-5606
- Darfour Taxi Company: +1 (720) 628-3419
- Alpine Taxi Inc.: +1 (720) 484-4474
- Denver Taxi Inc.: +1 (720) 300-3085
- Denver Yellow Cab.: +1 (303) 777-7777
- Freedom Cabs Inc.: +1 (303) 444-4444
- Go Taxi: +1 (720) 227-1885
- Green Taxi Cooperative: +1 (303) 806-8888
- Metro Taxi / Taxi Fiesta: +1 (303) 333-3333
- Trans Voyage Taxi: +1 (303) 353-4482
- Union Taxi Cooperative: +1 (303) 922-2222
Service hours: 24/7.
Taxi Fares
See the established flat rates to the most popular destinations from Denver Airport:
- Downtown. Zone A: $72
- Denver Tech. Center. Zone B: $80
- Boulder. Zone C: $115
- Tower Road. Zone D: $37
Metered Taxicab Rates
Fares to all other metro area destinations are based on the taxicab’s meter.
The flat rate from Denver Airport may be increased by $5 for each additional drop within a zone, if taxi is shared.
*Take into account that prices may change without prior notice.
Shared Rides
Lyft and Uber offer transportation options to and from Denver Airport. Passengers need to download first the application to the smartphone in order to ask for a car.
Transfers
If you wish to transfer from and to Denver Airport on your own, there are several transfer companies available within the airport premises.
Book your transfer through our site, it is easy and fast to use!
Train
Denver Airport has direct train connection with downtown Denver.
RTD (Regional Transportation District’s) “University of Colorado A-Line” provides rail transportation to and from the airport.
See more information about it below:
A-Line commuter train
Runs a distance of 23 miles between Denver Airport and downtown’s Denver Union Station.
Travel time is about 35 to 40 minutes and trains depart every 15 minutes (during peak hours) and every 30 minutes from 03:00am to 05:00am and 06:30pm to 01:00am).
The central area of the Airport houses two security screening areas and exits from the underground train system.
For more information, please consult the schedule on the RTD website.
Train Stops
- Denver International Airport
- 61st and Peña Boulevard
- 40th Avenue and Airport Boulevard
- Peoria
- Central Park
- 40th and Colorado Boulevard
- 38th and Blake Street
- Denver Union Station
Location
Train stops on Level 1 of the airport’s Transit Center.
Fares
Denver Airport fare is $10.50 per day from any of the stations along the A Line and includes unlimited rides on the A Line as well as the entire RTD Light Rail system during a single business day.
Where do I buy my ticket?
Passengers should purchase their ticket at the vending machines available at the train stations or at DEN Transit Center.
On the other hand, they are also available at the RTD Information Booth.
Transfers
If you want private transportation to and from Denver Airport, you can book a transfer.
Car Rental
Renting a car in Denver is a good option to move around the area freely.
Take a look at our search engine to find the best option for your car.