Denver Airport Train & Light Rail | VISIT DENVER
Getting from DEN to downtown Denver has never been easier. Ride the airport train for only $10.50 each way. Learn more!
· archived 5/18/2026, 12:42:09 AMscreenshotcached html Denver Airport Train & Light Rail | VISIT DENVER Skip to Main ContentThis website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled “Explore your accessibility options”. Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Skip navigation Skip to main content menu-btn instagram Menu Book Things To Do Events Places to Stay Food & Drink Neighborhoods About Denver Blog Book 29° weather Current Conditions 29° Sunny Friday 53° 27° Saturday 52° 30° Sunday 48° 27° Monday 46° 30° Tuesday 48° 26° Menu Close Book 29° weather Current Conditions 29° Sunny Friday 53° 27° Saturday 52° 30° Sunday 48° 27° Monday 46° 30° Tuesday 48° 26° Things To Do Fall & Winter Free Things To Do This Fall Festivals & Events Valentine's Day Martin Luther King Day St. Patrick's Day in Denver Winter Fun & Outdoor Activities Free Winter Tours and Attractions Basecamp Denver Attractions Must-See & Do 16th Street Mall Renovation Red Rocks Amphitheatre Union Station Amusement Parks Larimer Square Rocky Mountain Arsenal Museums & Historical Attractions Railroads Planes, Trains & Automobiles Old West Attractions Denver Story Trek Attraction Pass Mile High Culture Pass Green Attractions Dinosaurs Free Activities Arts & Culture Murals & Street Art Art Districts Museums Must-See Art Exhibitions Public Art Performing Arts Denver's Blue Bear Tours Brewery Tours Historical Downtown Walking Tour Public Art Walking Tour Free Tours Off-Beat Tours Family Friendly Kid-Friendly Denver Outdoor Adventures Teen Activities Wild Denver Day Trips & Around Colorado Attractions & Day Trips Near Denver Things To Do Around Colorado Fall Foliage & Day Trips Near Denver Mount Evans Scenic Byway Rocky Mountain National Park Mountain Parks Colorado State Parks Lariat Loop Head To The Mountains Sports & Recreation City Parks Bike Trails Running Trails Hiking Fly-Fishing Pro Sports Skate Parks & Extreme Sports Golf Health & Wellness Spas, Salons, Massage & Wellness Shopping Boutique Shopping Shop For Art in Denver Farmers Markets Nightlife Date Night Dance Clubs Comedy Clubs & Comedians Red Rocks Amphitheatre Bars Cocktail Lounges Itineraries Art in One Day Denver in 3 Days Girls Getaway Denver's Beat Legacy Best Photo Opportunities Ten Romantic Mile High City Spots Spring & Summer Free Things To Do This Spring Festivals & Events Mother's Day Memorial Day Weekend Cinco de Mayo Festival Chalk Art Festival PrideFest 4th of July Weekend SeriesFest Outdoor Summer Movies Summer Finale & Labor Day Weekend Colorado Dragon Boat Festival March Powwow Rodeo All-Star Weekend Pop Culture Con Free Things To Do This Summer Events This Weekend Annual Events Arts & Culture Concerts & Live Music Outdoor Summer Concert Season Music Venues Bands, Musicians and Artists Blockbuster Concerts A Jam Band Summer Red Rocks Amphitheatre Festivals Kids & Families Museums & Exhibits Food & Drink Food and Drink Festivals Restaurant Week Comedy Shows Sports Theater Dance Visual Arts Film & Literature Science & Nature History & Heritage Tours Free Events 2 For 1 TIX Email Sign Up 2 for 1 TIX Submit an Event 2 for 1 TIX Contact Us 2 for 1 TIX FAQ Holiday Events Virtual & Online Submit an Event Terms of Service Places To Stay Deals Hotels Downtown Cherry Creek Airport Denver Tech Center Boulder Mountain Resorts Bed & Breakfasts Pet Friendly Campgrounds, Cabins & RV Parks Vacation Rentals Extended Stay Food & Drink Restaurants Cuisine Types American & Burgers BBQ Breakfast & Brunch Coffee Shops Indian Italian Japanese Mediterranean Mexican Pizza Seafood Steakhouses Sushi Must-Try Restaurants Outdoor and Patio Dining Kid Friendly Romantic Ice Cream & Desserts Local Flavors Neighborhood Dining Cooking Classes Top Chef Colorado Interactive Dining Guide Bars & Clubs Breweries Beer Aficionado's Guide to Denver Wineries Distilleries Neighborhoods Downtown Denver Art District on Santa Fe El Distrito de Arte en Santa Fe Capitol Hill and Golden Triangle Cherry Creek East Colfax Five Points Highland RiNo / River North Art District South Broadway Federal Boulevard Central Park / Lowry / Northfield Uptown Denver Washington Park Olde Town Arvada Belmar / Lakewood Golden Littleton About Denver Resources Tourist Information Centers Weather High Altitude Tips Pet-Friendly Denver Retail Marijuana FAQ Denver Facts Moving Here Green Denver Top 10 Visitors Guide E-Newsletter Sign Up Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources Deals & Discounts Transportation Airport Info Denver Airport Rail Get Around Without A Car Mountain Transportation Maps Public Transportation Taxi Service Accessibility Services Diverse Denver African American Culture El Denver Hispano Hispanic Denver Latino Arts Multicultural Denver Attractions Multicultural Denver Mundo de Arte Latino Native American Experiences Accessibility Services LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Clubs & Bars Top Activities for the LGBTQ+ Community Denver LGBT: 3-Day Weekend Denver History African American Heritage Denver's Railroad History Early Denver History Gold Rush Denver: The REAL Old West Denver Digital Puzzles Denver Union Station Red Rocks Amphitheatre Love This City Denver Skyline Denver Art Museum Coors Field Denver’s Big Blue Bear Denver Videos Things To Do Events Places To Stay Food & Drink Neighborhoods About Denver Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media About VISIT DENVER VISIT DENVER'S Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion VISIT DENVER Foundation Awards & Accolades Tourism Hall of Fame Convention Stats Convention Center Statistics CCC Expansion Timeline Downtown Hotels Lodging Statistics Convention Room and Attendance Growth in Denver Facts & Figures History of Denver Tourism Board of Directors Visitor Impact Contact International Español Attractiones Sobresalientes Restaurantes Mexicanos El Distrito de Arte en Santa Fe Reseña del Denver Hispano Mundo de Arte Latino 10 Razones para Visitar la Ciudad a Una Milla de Alto Deutsch Français Italiano Português 日本語 デンバービアトレイル 中文 한국어 Meetings Media Partners Careers Sitemap Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Blog About VISIT DENVER Contact International Meetings Media Partners Careers Sitemap Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Blog Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest get your free Visitor Guide sign up for our E-Newsletter Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources logo-header instagram Book 29° weather Current Conditions 29° Sunny Friday 53° 27° Saturday 52° 30° Sunday 48° 27° Monday 46° 30° Tuesday 48° 26° Things To Do Fall & Winter Free Things To Do This Fall Festivals & Events Valentine's Day Martin Luther King Day St. Patrick's Day in Denver Winter Fun & Outdoor Activities Free Winter Tours and Attractions Basecamp Denver Attractions Must-See & Do 16th Street Mall Renovation Red Rocks Amphitheatre Union Station Amusement Parks Larimer Square Rocky Mountain Arsenal Museums & Historical Attractions Railroads Planes, Trains & Automobiles Old West Attractions Denver Story Trek Attraction Pass Mile High Culture Pass Green Attractions Dinosaurs Free Activities Arts & Culture Murals & Street Art Art Districts Museums Must-See Art Exhibitions Public Art Performing Arts Denver's Blue Bear Tours Brewery Tours Historical Downtown Walking Tour Public Art Walking Tour Free Tours Off-Beat Tours Family Friendly Kid-Friendly Denver Outdoor Adventures Teen Activities Wild Denver Day Trips & Around Colorado Attractions & Day Trips Near Denver Things To Do Around Colorado Fall Foliage & Day Trips Near Denver Mount Evans Scenic Byway Rocky Mountain National Park Mountain Parks Colorado State Parks Lariat Loop Head To The Mountains Sports & Recreation City Parks Bike Trails Running Trails Hiking Fly-Fishing Pro Sports Skate Parks & Extreme Sports Golf Health & Wellness Spas, Salons, Massage & Wellness Shopping Boutique Shopping Shop For Art in Denver Farmers Markets Nightlife Date Night Dance Clubs Comedy Clubs & Comedians Red Rocks Amphitheatre Bars Cocktail Lounges Itineraries Art in One Day Denver in 3 Days Girls Getaway Denver's Beat Legacy Best Photo Opportunities Ten Romantic Mile High City Spots Spring & Summer Free Things To Do This Spring Festivals & Events Mother's Day Memorial Day Weekend Cinco de Mayo Festival Chalk Art Festival PrideFest 4th of July Weekend SeriesFest Outdoor Summer Movies Summer Finale & Labor Day Weekend Colorado Dragon Boat Festival March Powwow Rodeo All-Star Weekend Pop Culture Con Free Things To Do This Summer Events This Weekend Annual Events Arts & Culture Concerts & Live Music Outdoor Summer Concert Season Music Venues Bands, Musicians and Artists Blockbuster Concerts A Jam Band Summer Red Rocks Amphitheatre Festivals Kids & Families Museums & Exhibits Food & Drink Food and Drink Festivals Restaurant Week Comedy Shows Sports Theater Dance Visual Arts Film & Literature Science & Nature History & Heritage Tours Free Events 2 For 1 TIX Email Sign Up 2 for 1 TIX Submit an Event 2 for 1 TIX Contact Us 2 for 1 TIX FAQ Holiday Events Virtual & Online Submit an Event Terms of Service Places To Stay Deals Hotels Downtown Cherry Creek Airport Denver Tech Center Boulder Mountain Resorts Bed & Breakfasts Pet Friendly Campgrounds, Cabins & RV Parks Vacation Rentals Extended Stay Food & Drink Restaurants Cuisine Types American & Burgers BBQ Breakfast & Brunch Coffee Shops Indian Italian Japanese Mediterranean Mexican Pizza Seafood Steakhouses Sushi Must-Try Restaurants Outdoor and Patio Dining Kid Friendly Romantic Ice Cream & Desserts Local Flavors Neighborhood Dining Cooking Classes Top Chef Colorado Interactive Dining Guide Bars & Clubs Breweries Beer Aficionado's Guide to Denver Wineries Distilleries Neighborhoods Downtown Denver Art District on Santa Fe El Distrito de Arte en Santa Fe Capitol Hill and Golden Triangle Cherry Creek East Colfax Five Points Highland RiNo / River North Art District South Broadway Federal Boulevard Central Park / Lowry / Northfield Uptown Denver Washington Park Olde Town Arvada Belmar / Lakewood Golden Littleton About Denver Resources Tourist Information Centers Weather High Altitude Tips Pet-Friendly Denver Retail Marijuana FAQ Denver Facts Moving Here Green Denver Top 10 Visitors Guide E-Newsletter Sign Up Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources Deals & Discounts Transportation Airport Info Denver Airport Rail Get Around Without A Car Mountain Transportation Maps Public Transportation Taxi Service Accessibility Services Diverse Denver African American Culture El Denver Hispano Hispanic Denver Latino Arts Multicultural Denver Attractions Multicultural Denver Mundo de Arte Latino Native American Experiences Accessibility Services LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Clubs & Bars Top Activities for the LGBTQ+ Community Denver LGBT: 3-Day Weekend Denver History African American Heritage Denver's Railroad History Early Denver History Gold Rush Denver: The REAL Old West Denver Digital Puzzles Denver Union Station Red Rocks Amphitheatre Love This City Denver Skyline Denver Art Museum Coors Field Denver’s Big Blue Bear Denver Videos Things To Do Events Places To Stay Food & Drink Neighborhoods About Denver Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media Meetings Sports Commission Weddings Groups Travel Trade Partners Blog Media Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest Close get your free Visitor Guide sign up for our E-Newsletter Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources Accessible Carousel 1 / 1 1 Denver Airport Rail Home | About Denver | Transportation | Denver Airport Rail | share It's easy to get from Denver International Airport (DEN) to downtown Denver on the airport rail line. At a cost of $10.50, travelers can use the A Line to get from the airport to downtown Denver and vice versa, courtesy of the Regional Transportation District (RTD), metro Denver's public transit provider. The A Line, which opened on April 22, 2016, whisks travelers to the heart of downtown, specifically Denver Union Station , which is the city's transportation hub and "living room," thanks to its plush surroundings. From Union Station, travelers can access additional local and regional transportation services, such as light rail, regional and local buses, Amtrak rail service, taxis and the free 16th Street Mall shuttle (MallRide) and free downtown MetroRide buses that provide access to most downtown hotels. Union Station itself is a beautiful 1914 Beaux-Arts building and the location of a number of hip, locally owned restaurants, bars, shops and a boutique hotel, The Crawford Hotel . The Denver airport rail has six stops between the airport and Denver Union Station. The 23-mile ride takes approximately 37 minutes. From Denver Union Station, travelers can access additional local and regional transportation. The Westin Denver International Airport Hotel provides easy access to the train. Daily Schedule From Union Station Trains leave every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes outside of those hours. Fares $10.50 - each way to/from Denver International Airport to Union Station downtown Discounts are available Where and How to Buy a Ticket Mobile ticketing is the easiest way to buy tickets. The convenient app allows you to connect to other RTD resources for trip planning. Tickets can also be purchased on rail line platforms at ticket vending machines, inside DEN or Union Station, or at any RTD sales outlet. Where to Catch the A Line Airport: The location is right by the new Westin Denver International Airport Hotel. Downtown/Union Station: 1701 Wynkoop St. Transportation Options From Union Station to Your Hotel Download the Denver Union Station Arrival Guide here . PDF File . Luggage Rail vehicles on the A Line have overhead storage, luggage towers and bicycle racks. Travelers must be able to handle their own luggage. Accessibility Trains have level boarding at all doors of the train and have two wheelchair spaces per car. Stations Served by a Line The new A Line services eight stations: Denver Airport 61st & Pena 40th Ave & Airport Blvd – Gateway Park Peoria Central Park 40th & Colorado 38th & Blake Union Station Quick Facts Travel Time: 37 minutes Cost: $10.50 one way to/from airport to Union Station Speed: Up to 79 mph Capacity: 209 people per car (including seating for 91 people and two wheelchair spaces) Features: Overhead storage, luggage towers and bicycle racks Insider Tips Looking for hotels near the Denver Airport? Right next to the Denver Airport Station is the Westin Denver International Airport Hotel , which is connected to the airport. Have an early flight or late arrival? No problem, stay right at the airport! Union Station, located at the other end of the line from the airport, provides easy access to the restaurants, bars, microbreweries, shops and attractions around Lower Downtown (LoDo), Coors Field and the bustling pedestrian 16th Street Mall . The stop at 38th and Blake streets provides easy access to the River North Art District, home to numerous breweries and art galleries. Accessible Carousel Accessibility Services Denver offers numerous services for disabled travelers to make their visit more pleasant, beginning with their arrival at the Denver International… Read More Airport Info Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major airline hub in the United States. Since the airport opened in 1995, it has consistently won top honors… Read More Get Around Without A Car Price at the pump got you down? Ditch the car and start using any one of these alternative ways to get around Denver. They’re fun, they’re… Read More Maps Explore the city of Denver with our interactive Denver map that will give you point-by-point directions in and around Denver, Colorado. Use VISIT… Read More Mountain Transportation Want to see the Rocky Mountains without a car? No problem. Get from Denver to the mountains with mountain transportation options like buses, shuttles… Read More Public Transportation Denver’s public transportation is easy, inexpensive and convenient. You can get pretty much anywhere in The Mile High City by rail or bus, and… Read More Taxi Service Read More Resources Visitors Guide E-Newsletter Sign Up Denver & Colorado Travel Planning Resources Deals & Discounts Transportation Diverse Denver LGBTQ+ Denver History Denver Digital Puzzles Denver Videos Booking Widget Added to Footer Panel Arrival date must be today or later Check In: Departure date must be after arrival date Check Out: Check Rates Featured Featured get your free Visitor Guide sign up for our E-Newsletter 1555 California St., Denver, CO 80202 (800) 233-6837 | (303) 892-1505 Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest #visitdenver Things To Do Events Places To Stay Food & Drink Neighborhoods About Denver About VISIT DENVER Contact International Meetings Media Partners Careers Sitemap Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Blog Choose your Language EnglishAfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBengaliBulgarianCatalanChinese - SimplifiedChinese - TraditionalCroatianCzechDanishDutchEsperantoEstonianFillipinoFinnishFrançaisGalicianGeorgianDeutschGreekGujaratiHaitian - CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianoJapaneseKannadaKoreanLatinLatviaLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianEspañolSwahiliSwedishTamilTeluguThaiTurkishUkranianUrduVietnameseWelshYiddish Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianAmharicArabicArmenianAssameseAymaraAzerbaijaniBambaraBasqueBelarusianBengaliBhojpuriBosnianBulgarianCatalanCebuanoChichewaChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CorsicanCroatianCzechDanishDhivehiDogriDutchEsperantoEstonianEweFilipinoFinnishFrenchFrisianGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekGuaraniGujaratiHaitian CreoleHausaHawaiianHebrewHindiHmongHungarianIcelandicIgboIlocanoIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseJavaneseKannadaKazakhKhmerKinyarwandaKonkaniKoreanKrioKurdish (Kurmanji)Kurdish (Sorani)KyrgyzLaoLatinLatvianLingalaLithuanianLugandaLuxembourgishMacedonianMaithiliMalagasyMalayMalayalamMalteseMaoriMarathiMeiteilon (Manipuri)MizoMongolianMyanmar (Burmese)NepaliNorwegianOdia (Oriya)OromoPashtoPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiQuechuaRomanianRussianSamoanSanskritScots GaelicSepediSerbianSesothoShonaSindhiSinhalaSlovakSlovenianSomaliSpanishSundaneseSwahiliSwedishTajikTamilTatarTeluguThaiTigrinyaTsongaTurkishTurkmenTwiUkrainianUrduUyghurUzbekVietnameseWelshXhosaYiddishYorubaZuluPowered by Translate © 2023 Visit Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau. All Rights Reserved. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy. If you continue to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies. Accept top-anchor top-anchor Original textContribute a better translation Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Explore your accessibility options close carousel