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Destination
Downtown Denver (Union Station)
Denver city center
Fastest route
RTD A Line (Airport Rail)
rail · every 15-30min
Updated
Nov 2025
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RTD A Line (Airport Rail)
Electric commuter rail between Denver International Airport Station and Denver Union Station in downtown Denver, running about every 15 minutes in the daytime and every 30 minutes early morning and late evening. The trip takes roughly 37 minutes and Union Station is the main hub for downtown hotels, light rail, buses and the 16th Street MallRide shuttle.
Transport matrix
RTD A Line (Airport Rail)
15-30mElectric commuter rail between Denver International Airport Station and Denver Union Station in downtown Denver, running about every 15 minutes in the daytime and every 30 minutes early morning and late evening. The trip takes roughly 37 minutes and Union Station is the main hub for downtown hotels, light rail, buses and the 16th Street MallRide shuttle.
RTD SkyRide Route 104L
15-30mRegional SkyRide bus between Denver Airport Station and Wagon Road Park-n-Ride in Thornton, where riders can transfer to RTD local/express buses toward central Denver. Buses generally run about every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak, with luggage space provided.
RTD SkyRide Route 145X
15-30mRegional SkyRide express bus connecting Denver International Airport with Brighton and intermediate park‑and‑ride stops, with onward RTD bus connections available toward Denver’s core. Service typically operates roughly every 15 minutes in peak periods and every 30 minutes at other times.
Denver Airport Licensed Taxis
on-demandmMetered and flat‑rate taxis queue outside Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1, with a flat rate zone fare published for Downtown Denver. Trips to downtown are typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and operate 24/7 on demand.
Uber / Lyft at DEN
on-demandmApp‑based rideshares (Uber and Lyft) serve Denver International Airport with designated pickup areas on Jeppesen Terminal Level 5. Rides operate 24/7 and offer direct service to downtown Denver, with travel time usually 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
RTD A Line (Airport Rail)
Electric commuter rail between Denver International Airport Station and Denver Union Station in downtown Denver, running about every 15 minutes in the daytime and every 30 minutes early morning and late evening. The trip takes roughly 37 minutes and Union Station is the main hub for downtown hotels, light rail, buses and the 16th Street MallRide shuttle.
RTD SkyRide Route 104L
Regional SkyRide bus between Denver Airport Station and Wagon Road Park-n-Ride in Thornton, where riders can transfer to RTD local/express buses toward central Denver. Buses generally run about every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak, with luggage space provided.
RTD SkyRide Route 145X
Regional SkyRide express bus connecting Denver International Airport with Brighton and intermediate park‑and‑ride stops, with onward RTD bus connections available toward Denver’s core. Service typically operates roughly every 15 minutes in peak periods and every 30 minutes at other times.
Denver Airport Licensed Taxis
Metered and flat‑rate taxis queue outside Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1, with a flat rate zone fare published for Downtown Denver. Trips to downtown are typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and operate 24/7 on demand.
Uber / Lyft at DEN
App‑based rideshares (Uber and Lyft) serve Denver International Airport with designated pickup areas on Jeppesen Terminal Level 5. Rides operate 24/7 and offer direct service to downtown Denver, with travel time usually 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
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bus
Regional SkyRide bus between Denver Airport Station and Wagon Road Park-n-Ride in Thornton, where riders can transfer to RTD local/express buses toward central Denver. Buses generally run about every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak, with luggage space provided.
15-30m
bus
Regional SkyRide express bus connecting Denver International Airport with Brighton and intermediate park‑and‑ride stops, with onward RTD bus connections available toward Denver’s core. Service typically operates roughly every 15 minutes in peak periods and every 30 minutes at other times.
15-30m
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