Transportation Guide

Serves: Denver International Airport (DEN) ↔ Union Station (Downtown Denver)

Electric commuter rail every 15 min. Travel time 37 min. Runs 03:15–01:28 daily. Connects to all RTD bus and light rail routes at Union Station.

$10.50 one way. Buy at station kiosks or use the RTD mobile app. Day passes available.

Serves: Denver Union Station ↔ Boulder Station via US-36

FF1 express (non-stop, ~45 min). FF2 local with stops at Flatiron, Broomfield, Westminster. Frequent during rush hour, every 30–60 min off-peak.

$5.25 one way (regional fare). RTD app or cash on board.

Serves: Denver metro, Boulder, and Front Range

Widely available 24/7 in Denver and Boulder. Wait times 3–10 min in urban areas. Post-event surge pricing at Red Rocks can be extreme ($80–150) — consider alternatives.

App-based pricing. DEN to downtown Denver ~$35–50. DEN to Boulder ~$60–90.

Serves: Denver metro area — multiple lines connecting downtown, Cherry Creek, Auraria, Federal Center, and suburbs

Multiple lines (C, D, E, H, R, W). Most run every 15 min during rush hour, 30 min off-peak. The W Line to Golden/Jeffco is the closest rail to Red Rocks (still requires a car from the station).

Local fare $3.00, regional $5.25. Day pass available. RTD app for mobile tickets.

Serves: Denver International Airport and in-city locations

All major companies (Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National) at DEN rental car center. In-city locations in Boulder and Denver. Free train from DEN terminal to rental center.

From ~$40–80/day depending on season and vehicle. AWD recommended for winter mountain trips. Book early for summer and ski season.

Serves: Boulder city center and Denver metro

Docked bike-share systems with stations throughout downtown Boulder and Denver. Electric-assist bikes available. Great for Pearl Street ↔ campus in Boulder or RiNo ↔ LoDo in Denver.

Single ride from $3. Day pass ~$9. Monthly memberships available. Helmets not provided.

Boulder Farmers Market

One of the best farmers markets in Colorado, held on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. 150+ vendors selling local produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Live music and food trucks. The Saturday market is larger and more popular.

Cherry Creek Farmers Market

Denver's premier farmers market in the Cherry Creek Shopping District. Colorado-grown produce, artisan cheeses, grass-fed meats, baked goods, and local honey. Strict Colorado-only vendor policy ensures everything is locally sourced.

Union Station Farmers Market

Seasonal market in the plaza outside Union Station featuring local farms, food vendors, craft beverages, and live music. Small but high-quality, and easily combined with exploring LoDo and the train station shops.

Denver Central Market

Year-round artisan food hall in RiNo with a butcher, fishmonger, bakery, pizza counter, coffee bar, and tap room under one roof. Not a traditional market but the best daily food shopping experience in Denver.

Golden Farmers Market

Charming small-town market on the lawn outside Golden City Hall (10 min north of Morrison). Local produce, jams, baked goods, and Colorado crafts. Combine with a visit to the Coors Brewery or Clear Creek swimming.