RTD means Really Terrible Delays. How can any one meet their appointment commitments with delays of indeterminate time?

A convenient train inside the airport. It connects all the terminals. RTD SkyRide is a quick trip between these. Goes fast. This is a nice way of getting around there. Connects the terminals in Denver International Airport. It has three terminals it stops at. These can only be reached by taking this. It only takes a few seconds getting between each. The best part is that it's free. It can often get crowded. It's okay just waiting for the next one. These come every few minutes it seems. read more

RTD SkyRide - Station - Public Transportation Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I used the train because Uber is insanely expensive and I rather do this. The station is impressive, very big but set up conveniently. I purchased at the machine which was fast and easy. I took a train right after. They check your tickets once the train takes off. read more

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I used the RTD's University of Colorado A Line while on vacation in Denver. It was located just outside of the hotel and offered a convenient self pay system. I bought my ticket just as the train pulled into the station. The train was very clean and had a security officer present. The security officer checked for valid tickets and answered travel questions. I felt very safe and loved the overall convenience. I will definitely use the train during future visits to the area. read more

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Easy breezy! Love when cities have train options. A nice peaceful ride. Usually when I've ridden there's been ample room and respectful passengers. If going downtown, takes you to come time union station. Lyft-able or perhaps walkable to your next stop. Can't beat the $10.50 price tag! read more

The A train is always late. It's not commuter friendly at all. For an airline employee you will be late to work always cause it doesn't run on time. This morning was a 36 min delay. I was suppose to arrive 20 minutes before my shift and I arrived 10 min after my shift had started. This is normal because RTD doesn't believe in express routes or commuter friendly . They however believe in letting the homeless ride for free. I honestly don't think paying customers should have to pay since they show up late all the time. read more

I am from out of town, so my only experience with RTD (Denver's metro-area public transportation system) is when I took the SkyRide from downtown to the airport (Route AF, Eastbound). My experience was fine. The driver was courteous, the seats were clean and comfortable, and the journey was a little less than an hour, which is slightly longer than what it would normally take a shared shuttle ride (e.g., SuperShuttle). On the other hand, I wasn't stuffed into an 8-passenger van with seven other fully grown adults at more than twice the cost, so I was happy to trade the 15 minutes I may have lost for the 60% discount and relative comfort of a half-full tour bus. If you are considering this option to the airport yourself, particularly from the downtown location, just a couple of notes to keep in mind: 1) The website schedule and pickup location were slightly outdated when I viewed them (on May 9, 2015). I've posted photos showing the current schedule and pickup point, but FYI, the current departure times seem to be 1-2 minutes earlier than those listed in the schedule posted online (e.g., my bus left at 12:26pm rather than 12:27pm). It's only a minor difference of course, but the bus left promptly at 12:26, so that one minute could theoretically make a difference to someone. 2) I boarded the bus at its point of origin, which is the Greyhound Bus station at the corner of 19th St. and Curtis St. You have to actually enter the station to find the pickup location (i.e., It's not outside on a street corner like other RTD buses). And FYI, the website currently says the departure point is Gate 4, but it is actually Gate 5, which is on the opposite side. There is a sign posted above the door of Gate 5 that says RTD SkyRide DIA (Denver International Airport) as a point of reference. Just proceed outside through the door to find the bus. Note that if you arrive early, the bus will only open its doors about five minutes before departure. 3) Being an urban bus station, unsurprisingly there were a variety of interesting characters in and around the station. I never felt concerned for my safety or anything, but I am also a sturdy 6'0" male, so females may be a bit more uncomfortable, especially if traveling alone. That being said, I walked from my hotel at 18th and California to the bus station and it was fine, both along the way and while waiting for the bus to depart. It was also the middle of the day, so maybe that makes a difference, but I wouldn't let the surroundings necessarily discourage you from riding, especially if you're headed to the airport during the day. 4) Somewhat inconveniently, the bus takes only cash, you pay on the bus at the time you board, and you cannot get change in return, so bring the exact fare, which is currently $11 (you insert your money into a machine like any other city bus, and it takes both coins and bills). Pleasantly, however, you are able to get a handwritten receipt from the bus driver if you need it for expense reimbursement like I do. Overall, a good experience, and one I would recommend to travelers, especially if you are traveling during the day and looking to save some cash on your trip to/from the airport (it also takes people from DIA into town, but I took SuperShuttle from the airport, so I can't speak to the Westbound trip, although I suspect it would be very similar). read more

RTD SkyRide - Current bus schedule (as of May 9, 2015) from downtown to the airport. Note that it differs slightly from the website schedule. - Public Transportation Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So Ive been living Denver for four years and no idea about the SkyRide and that makes me sad. Not only is it only $13 for a one way ride from the airport to your destination or visa versa (and cash only) but it's completely free if you have an Eco-Pass (my employer provides them to us). It's a chartered bus so it's pretty comfortable and easy to find at the airport. They run every half hour to hour and I took the AT line from the airport and it only took 40 minutes to get home. Fantastic alternative to a cab or shuttle! read more

You really can't ask for a more convenient, reliable, or peaceful ride to and from the airport. The drivers are courteous and friendly. I was particularly impressed that they loaded and unloaded passengers luggage at each bus stop. Though the transport to the airport begins shortly after 3AM, the first pick up at DIA is after 6AM. It would be fabulous if the service was extended so that those of us stuck at DIA overnight could hitch a ride back to Boulder on one of those pre-6AM buses. read more

$13 to hop on the RTD bus to make the hour-ish trek from the Denver airport to Boulder? Helluva deal! Colin was working for a month in Colorado recently and was going to consequently miss being together for our wedding anniversary/ new year's/ my b-day. With $70 one-ways to Denver and this bus ride, we were able to make seeing each other over this 3 day span of celebrations possible! A quick walk from baggage claim outside is where we boarded. Getting on the bus and seating is pretty much first come, first serve. Baggage is stored below the bus and when you hop on, have your cash ready to put in the machine. The bus driver was friendly and welcomed every passenger to board and get out of the cold. The ride itself was decent. Braking was a little abrupt at times and the bus in general was a little bit stinky. But, hey - can you think of how much cash moneys I saved?! read more

Security on this shuttle was super rude, no manors at all. Talked down to us while we were trying to hook our luggage up and then proceeded to check all of our tickets multiple times as if we didn't have tickets to ride the shuttle. I would give this a 0/5 star if possible, poor customer service. read more

The SkyRide has been an A-OK experience since day one. The Great: + On Time! + Nice pick-up location downtown (not counting the sketchy bus center). The Average: o Most of the time the bus drivers are completely A-OK. I feel safe and we get there on time. o These buses are a bit worn, but still not bad enough to drop into the poor category. The seats don't have much room, but it's still better than one of the local buses. o $20 round-trip isn't too shabby. The Poor: - I've had a few surly bus drivers over the years. read more

Great value, very few stops. Very efficient if you can't get a ride to DIA and don't want to pay for parking. read more

RTD SkyRide - Public Transportation Near Me - Denver, Colorado

No good idea to take trains at the airport it bad take while to get to downtown and it brakes all the time! Not happy with this airport and it transportation system read more

So, this morning the bus was 20 minutes late (very common with RTD), and 15 of us had to stand the entire ride to the airport. I would not recommend the AB to anyone. 15 people, standing on top of their own luggage, holding on to whatever they could to prevent themselves from falling, and continuously bumping into one another. Is this even legal?? How could RTD allow for this to continue to happen? Two days ago, I was one of the lucky ones who got a seat. There were 4 people who had to stand the entire way. I am surprised that RTD still has not changed their schedule, so that a bus departs/picks up every 30 minutes instead of every 60 minutes for the AB. Absolutely terrible. There are better options out there. I am stuck taking either the AB or the new light rail (which FYI is just as unreliable) for work, but if you are thinking of taking the AB as a means to get to your flight in time, forget about it. read more

Where do I start. Union Station is beautiful & the RTD Trains are immaculate! The few Security Officer's that I dealt with we're very polite & extremely helpful. Denverites: You should be very proud of this gem of your public transportation system! read more

The bus from Denver International Airport is something like $11 and they run at least every hour. The ride takes about an hour and has only two short stops before the terminal in the city. From there its an easy walk to many locations - or a short taxi ride. This transportation is clean and comfortable and is a killer value especially when compared to any other form of travel.Taxi for same is about $65. Public transportation is alive and well, convenient and cost effective - try it. read more

Who doesn't love waiting 30 minutes for a train to show up and then when there's one minute left they delay it another 30 minutes. Denver stop claiming you're all about public transportation when you have failed with this line and continue to fail after year. Last thing I want to do is wait an hour to just get into Denver not even my front door. read more

$11 to downtown Denver .. A/c is on all the free drinks in first class I was to tipsy to rent a car , and parking at downtown hotels is $35-42 a night so Il spend the $ saved to support some single moms at the strip club read more

Love it. Usually the drivers are pretty great, and they've never caused me to miss a flight. I use my student ID card and sometimes they don't make me pay the additional five dollars, so that's nice. read more

Big thumbs down to the RTD driver of the 12:20 westbound AB (Boulder) bus for nearly shouting "I don't have room for you" to me as I stood in line with suitcase, stroller, and two small children. No apology, no smile, no suggestions for other ways to get home before the next bus in an hour after a full day of traveling with little kids. Thank goodness for GreenRide which offers service and kindness--well worth the small difference in price to get my family home. read more

Train was 16 minutes late. Stopped several times fm 40th and Colo to DIA for no apparent reason. Driver stopped 4 times pulling in to DIA platform. Needs better training and RTD needs to figure this out better. read more