City in Colorado, United States
Getting around Denver
How to get around Denver
Buses and light rail (RTD) cover downtown, Union Station and the airport. Many neighborhoods are bikeable; for mountains, hikes and ski areas, rent a car or use ski shuttles.
Ways to get around Denver
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RTD light rail and bus | 2.75 USD local, 3 USD or more regional | Pay with the MyRide app or tap card; 3-hour tickets |
| A Line to the airport | 10.50 USD | Union Station to the airport in about 37 minutes |
| Bikes and e-scooters | Per-minute rates | Shared bikes and scooters in the core; protected lanes expanding |
| Rental car | 50–100 USD per day | Needed for day trips to mountains and national parks |
Ride-hailing apps in Denver
A 5 km ride costs about $14–24 ($14–24).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; airport pickups and Uber Black options |
| Lyft | Reliable; often similar prices to Uber |
- Taxis are expensive and hard to hail. Use apps or book Yellow Cab ahead; mountain rides are better by shuttle or car rental.
Arriving in Denver
Denver International (DEN)
A Line train to Union Station 10.50 USD, 37 min; rideshare or taxi 45–70 USD, 35–50 min depending on traffic.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Shared e-scooters in the core; renting a motorcycle needs a licence. Winter snow and ice make scooters impractical.
- 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 Denver?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Denver?
Buses and light rail (RTD) cover downtown, Union Station and the airport. Many neighborhoods are bikeable; for mountains, hikes and ski areas, rent a car or use ski shuttles.
How do I get from the airport to Denver?
A Line train to Union Station 10.50 USD, 37 min; rideshare or taxi 45–70 USD, 35–50 min depending on traffic.
Is Denver walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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