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    Laura G.

    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.

    Current bus schedule (as of May 9, 2015) from downtown to the airport. Note that it differs slightly from the website schedule.
    David E.

    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downtown location, just a couple of notes to keep in mind: 1) The website schedule and pickup location were slightly outdated when I viewed them (on May 9, 2015).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).

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

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