Transportation Guide
- Nearest Denver Airport (Den):
- By Train/Bus: Union Station is the main destination for travelers arriving in Downtown.
- You can get to Downtown Denver from Denver International Airport (DEN) via the RTD A Line Metro.
- For using the RTD service there are two options:
Option 1 – The RTD MyRide Mobile App (Digital & Most Convenient):
- Download the App via MyRide.
- Load Funds or Link a Card.
- Purchase and Activate Your Ticket.
- Scan at the Platform or Bus Door.
Option 2 – Buying “On-the-Go” (Physical Tickets & Cash):
- If Riding an RTD Bus: You can walk right onto any RTD bus and pay the driver directly at the fare box.
- If Riding an RTD Train: You must purchase your ticket before entering the train.
From Union station, you can get a taxi, rideshare through Uber or free 16th Street MallRide Bus to reach the Colorado Convention Center.
- By Taxi
- You can get to Downtown Denver from Denver International Airport (DEN) via Uber/Taxi.
- Reach this location for Taxi Services: Location.
- On Foot: Denver's downtown is compact and very walkable. Most conference venues, hotels, restaurants, and attractions are within easy reach on foot.
- Public Transportation: RTD runs an extensive network across the metro area 10 light rail lines and more than 100 bus routes. Within downtown, the free 16th Street Mall shuttle covers the main conference corridor. Denver public transportation info and tickets use same platform as RTD app for travelling via RTD.
- For using the RTD service there are two options:
Option 1 – The RTD MyRide Mobile App (Digital & Most Convenient):
- Download the App via MyRide.
- Load Funds or Link a Card.
- Purchase and Activate Your Ticket.
- Scan at the Platform or Bus Door.
Option 2 – Buying “On-the-Go” (Physical Tickets & Cash):
- If Riding an RTD Bus: You can walk right onto any RTD bus and pay the driver directly at the fare box.
- If Riding an RTD Train: You must purchase your ticket before entering the train.
- Taxis & Ridesharing: You can travel around Denver using Uber/Taxi or Lyft. Traditional metered taxis are also available but are booked by phone or app rather than hailed on the street: Metro Taxi (303-333-3333) and Denver Yellow Cab (303-777-7777) both run 24/7.
- Bikes/Scooter: Several services offer electric bikes and scooters is availability all over Denver. Veo is the city's official bike share and scooter provide. Download the Veo app to locate, unlock, and pay for a ride.
- Using Red Rocks shuttle: https://redrocksshuttle.com/