City in Colorado, United States
Getting around Boulder
How to get around Boulder
Boulder is compact and flat: walk or bike. The RTD Skip and bus network covers main routes, and the airport bus links to Denver. A car helps for mountain trailheads.
Ways to get around Boulder
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RTD local buses (Skip, Hop) | $3.00 local | Frequent routes along Broadway, 30th Street and Colorado Avenue |
| RTD airport bus (AB1/AB2) | About $10.50 | To Denver International via Boulder Junction; about 1 h |
| BCycle / e-bikes | Pay per ride or day | Bikes are the main way to move; many bike paths |
| Uber / Lyft | About $12–22 for 5 km | Main option for evenings and trailheads |
Ride-hailing apps in Boulder
A 5 km ride costs about $12–22 ($12–22).
- Street hailing is rare; book rideshare in advance for the airport. Biking is usually faster in town.
Arriving in Boulder
Denver International (DEN)
RTD AB bus about $10.50, 1 h to Boulder Junction; shuttle or Uber about $60–100, 45–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Lime and e-scooter sharing in Boulder; bike lanes are extensive. Helmets advised.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Boulder?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Boulder?
Boulder is compact and flat: walk or bike. The RTD Skip and bus network covers main routes, and the airport bus links to Denver. A car helps for mountain trailheads.
How do I get from the airport to Boulder?
RTD AB bus about $10.50, 1 h to Boulder Junction; shuttle or Uber about $60–100, 45–60 min.
Is Boulder walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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