Shoutout great public transportation. RTD Union Station has been the beginning and end of many memorable nights downtown. If you're headed downtown for some fun, I recommend checking if RTD is available near you. From concerts and sporting events at Denver's top venues to bar hopping or skating downtown, RTD Union Station is a great and reliable way to get to and from your event. Did someone say free DD for the night? RTD has you covered. I found it to be safe and well taken care of, though I recommend the buddy system when possible. RTD Union Station is ALSO the perfect way to get to and from the Denver International Airport affordably. It makes solid time as well, considering how far Denver International Airport is from the city. read more

What a great building to have in your city. This is a great spot for place where things come together. The station is located in the new 'Union Station neighborhood', where multiple modes of transportation come together in order to help connect the city with its visitors and residents. We came here from the airport. It seems to be happening all over now that you can fly in to a destination than catch a train to your final spot (or close to it.) It's also a lot of fun taking the train through new spots and getting a feel for where you are. They started the refurbishing project in 2010 and officially had the Grand Re-Opening in 2014. This is truly the smart way for cities to go by utilizing what they have and maintaining a great history. The building is surrounded by businesses, housing, hotels and restaurants. It is also a short walk to the ballpark. It's great the way Denver is modernizing while keeping their history very much alive. KUDOs to the team at RTD Union Station read more

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This is SO easy! $10 to the airport from Union Station and just stay on till the last stop. It is pretty clean, baggage sections and baggage shelf above seats. Be sure to have a valid ticket and sit back & relax! read more

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

Train to the plane is just awesome!it's the best way to get to the airport! The frequency is good. So don't worry if a train leaves just as you get to Union Station. read more

RTD Union Station - Departure point from Union Station to DIA - Public Transportation Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A very clean and well run station. This station can take you straight to the airport A-Line. There's a ticket booth to pay for your fares Make sure you have it handy. They do check your tix. Very clean. No issues. The ride to the airport is about 45 minutes. $10. Definitely worth it, than paying $50 plus for an Uber or Lyft. read more

Hi left a review about an hour ago. Upset about how the e line takes an extra 3-5 minutes at each stop for no reason making me late all the time, now the n line I was originally supposed to get at 4:26 I was late for from that, I had to wait for the 4:56 n line, only to find out that it isn't coming. So thank you for fucking me over entirely and I now have to take a $40 Uber to northglenn because you all fucking suck and cant do your jobs. read more

Easy to use the A Train to the airport. Good signage. Train left on time and arrived on time. read more

Union Station is the main transportation hub in downtown Denver. Most if not all trains and busses originate from or end at this location. With the trains outside by the Chestnut pavilion and the busses inside on the lower level of the concourse building, where ever you need to go, both in the metro area and out to different cites and even out of state , you'll sure to be able to get to where you are going cost effectively and efficiently. There are large TV screens that display both arrivals and departures inside the building and LED displays outside as well as ticket counters and automated ticketing kiosks. I found this station to be most helpful while traveling in and out of downtown metro Denver. read more

RTD Union Station - Station sign and map - Public Transportation Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is truly a great transportation hub. Located in the new Union Station neighborhood, this hub brings multiple modes of transportation together to help connect the heart of the city with its visitors and residents. Light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, 16th street mall ride, metro ride, modern underground bus terminal, ride share, taxis and b-cycle all hub here allowing for anyone passing through to move rapidly to their final destination. The refurbished until. Station is truly a gem. Unique and historic but all s magnificently modern and chic. It's hard not to fall in love with historic union station in a heartbeat. Surrounding this transportation hub you have towers of business, housing, hotels and restaurants that feed every need of this bustling neighborhood. The real beauty is that you are a quick walk to the Pepsi's center, theatre district, the confluence and any number of amazing spots to stop and just enjoy the view of a gleaming new city under construction. read more

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Public transportation in Denver is so bad and disgusting and unsafe. Anytime I ride the light rail, I always feel unsafe and there is no security. So I guess it's now free to ride cause there is no one to check your ticket. But I'd rather just pay for Uber read more

The same night an RTD cop writes me a warning for no ticket (I'd left it at work on accident, and he only singled me out too which was nice), as I was walking across to the other side of this station a woman got jumped and mugged. Me and another guy immediately ran toward her to help, the muggers took off with the guy in pursuit and I made sure she was okay. The two RTD officers who were there didn't do anything, though, she actually had to walk to them because they just stared at her. Big tall white guy n short fat black guy who besides not doing the security part of their jobs as security officer's seemed outright annoyed at a woman who was just beaten at 8:30pm on a Tuesday. Well, except they did also tell her to calm down, mocked her for crying, and called her weak to the actual cops who arrived on scene (who were also bad, for the record she left bawling harder than before these officers spoke with her). So yeah if they write you a ticket literally just rob someone on the train and you'll be able to pay the ticket no problem. Just make sure their a little ole woman so the cops finish the job when you're done. Unbelievable. read more

I had a Denver destination in mind today that was simply just easier to do via RTD from Boulder to Union Station than with my car. I can walk to a major bus stop zone in Boulder and I arrived on the express bus 45 minutes later in the new Union Station bus facility. The bus concourse at Union Station was easy to navigate, comfortable and clean. Departure back to Boulder went smoothly too. Digital signs at the gates made it easy to find the right loading zone. I had last used the bus to downtown Denver when it was still at Market Street. This was so much nicer. read more

The station is nice and the shops are good but there is a guard near the hall to the bathroom and you need to show them a receipt form one of the stores or restaurants to use it. THEY DO NOT LET TRAIN PASSENGERS USE THE BATHROOM AT A TRAIN STATION. read more

I try to limit my experiences here due to the security guards. I have no complaints about RTD employees since they've always been so helpful and kind but the guards get on my nerves. There's a rule about not lying on the floor and one about not being there for longer than 2 hours on the RTD site but the security guards made it to mean you can't sit on the floor at all (despite the serious lack of seating) inside the stations or outdoors at the light rail stations. Today I watched a guard telling everyone they couldn't sit on the seats outside the doors to this station because they weren't designated seating areas. I understand rules need to be enforced but some of those people were elderly and had walkers and canes. This was entirely too extreme in my opinion. The security guards also have a reputation of doing nothing when a crime is taking place. They'd rather just hastle people for loitering in a bus station than stop a man from attacking a woman. These guards seem like a waste of money to me when our fares are already too high. read more

Man... These busses are always running late. I look at the schedule and it will say 7:26 am. Then I will wait a few minuites look back at it on my google maps and it will say delayed 2 minuites I'll be like OK... So I get off go back on just to make sure no more wait time has been added on and it will say delayed 7 mimuites. Really? Like come on. I understand that sometimes this happens but all the time? Also for aome reason they took out the bus bench on 38th sheridan so now I'm just waiting forever as well as sitting in wet grass. Im not really a complainer but since this is a going thing its starting to annoy me. read more

No better way to reach the Denver Airport! Tickets are $9 and seems to leave Union Station every 15 minutes. The ride was quick, smooth and easy and drops you off at the base of the Airport right at Ticketing and Security (also right next to the Westin at the airport). Make sure to buy a ticket before boarding - mine was checked twice! read more

No one has said "boo" yet, so as I sit waiting for my train, I will toss in my .019. Be aware that if you are expecting a drop off at the neon-logo "Union Station" - you have a bit of hoofing to do. Not the same place! The RTD station is more to the west of it and a bit more south. Totally fine really, but be aware that you will walk around construction fences and "short time shoes", ladies,will be a challenge. We walked a solid 10+ mins to hit the gates for the Rockies game--can't say that it was any more far away than any other Rockies parking - and our two tickets is were $8 which was awesome we came from Lakewood (west of Denver via the W route). We accessed the "W" --from our post-game festivities (9th door on Blake! Mmm) and accessed US from the pedestrian bridge at 16th & Wynkoop--so you can walk in from a couple of different points--this being a bit more south. As the maps online say, sanity check these directions--I am blonde and have had a few sangrias. The ticket machines, to me, are frighteningly unintuitive. When we were strapped for time and confused with lack of obvious choices we chose the quick pick option (I hope all my numbers hit!) with 2 transactions-1 each. Can't change quantities? I work in IT and this was lame--I saw other non-regulars having the same hiccups. Because of this and most stations only having 2 machines, come earlier than needed or you may watch your once-in-thirty minutes train fly by. Tip: you can buy ticket books from local King Soopers (etc) --not only are the tix a little cheaper bit you can bypass the machines. You just validate them in one of the little boxes hanging around. Otherwise, US even at midnight feels safe, well lit and lines/times easy to read. On weekends you will find a lot of tired game- and concert-goers in addition to some (also sauced) college students heading back to Denver. read more

The RTD terminal at union station provides convenient access, but lacks some seemingly necessary features. There are plenty of gates and the signs at each plainly display that gate's information. Sometimes it is a bit annoying that the larger, terminal-wide displays are only located on either end, though. If you end up at the wrong gate, you have to walk back to the end to find more information. The seats here are also super uncomfortable. I've arrived early a few times and I'll just as soon sit on the floor (which, at some gates, is the only logical option because the benches are just too far away). I also have a lot of trouble getting any type of cell phone service anywhere in the terminal. There is no wifi either. This place is a dead-zone. It does have restrooms located at the northern end of the terminal (opposite old Union Station). And there are plenty of amenities located in the main building or within walking distance. The Free Mall Ride and Light-rail are easily accessed via the northern entrance. I'm a fan of the renovations to the Union Station building, and, for the most part, I think they did a decent job with the underground RTD terminal as well. read more

Was very impressed at first with the station and all of the public transportation of Denver but when out on a Friday night and trying to take the light rail back to Oak station. The "security force" told us that the last light rail train was at 2:14am. The online website shows no information about this so we thought that the light rail was 24/7. 20$ uber later we made it home. Was impressed with Denver transport, now I'm very upset and disappointed. Other than that, great city. read more

For me, RTD Union Station is rapidly becoming "mile 35 and change" for me on extended bike rides, where for whatever reason I just don't want to push through to mile 40 -- weather, out of juice internally, out of juice phonewise, whatever the case. I come back down from the north on my return leg down S Platte River trail, cruise through Commons Park, cross Little Raven St, head up Millenium Bridge, down the other side and boom -- instant lift 95% of the rest of the way home for me. It's affordable and combined with a bike, can get you almost anywhere -- I imagine it's the same for people who leave their cars/motorcycles/mopeds at various stations too. The inside bus terminal area is big, sterile-feeling, and pretty clean. The light rail area is clean and usually moderately populated at any given moment; the fact that the W-line now heads out towards Golden is a big contributing factor, I am sure. Good alternative to drinking and driving or cutting down on your Uber/Lyft "hey, it's 2:37am on a Weds night, it's ***prime time***, let me just adjust your billing rate upwards by 75%" bill coming back from the bars." [That's right; I took a shot at em -- they earned it. ;) RTD bueno, Lyft/Uber meh.] read more

It works well enough. The station is a bit sketchy, but well-lit. There always seems to be a couple of drunk or high people acting weird at this station. read more

I am among 4000 passengers waiting for tickets at mineral station to go to BRONCOS PARADE. THERE ARE NO TICKET BOOTHS OPEN!!! there are 3 mechanical ticket machines and we have been in line waiting for 2 hours. It's now 10:36 and there are 600 people in front of me before we reach the ticket machine. DO YOU THINK WE WILL GET DIWN TOWN IN TIME FOR THE PARADE?, Rally, Dinner or if we do make it downtown today, will there be enough trains to get us back before tomorrow ??? GREAT JOB ANTICIPATING DEMAND!!! Nice job advertising use of light rail for this event!!! YOU SCREWED UP!!!! read more

FIVE stars for convenience and cost. $5 bus ride from right outside baggage pick up to Union Station downtown Denver. versus $40 lyft or $65 cab ride. $13 bus ride from airport to Boulder/Eldora Free mall bus right outside Union station to take us into 16ave mall. We are amazed at the value read more

Why don't the light rail trains at Union Station pull up and let passengers sit on them before the train is ready to leave? Both cities I commuted by train/subway before did this, and both other cities had indoor train/subway stations. Instead, RTD trains sit where passengers cannot board and then finally pull up immediately before the train is ready to leave, even when the weather is crummy. read more

I was harassed by one of the RTD security guards at Union Station. I was having a hard time using the ticket kiosks. Instead of asking if I needed help, the security guard came right up to my face and started yelling at me. Told me I was not using the Kiosk properly and I might damage it. He demanded that I tell him where I was going. What business was his where I was going? Also, the track lines are not properly labeled. I needed to pick up B Line but the track it was on said G Line. I could not locate any maps or other information that showed which trains were arriving/leaving on which tracks. Very confusing. read more

DIA to Downton Littleton on my way home from a long trip and loaded down with luggage. Thought this would be great way to get home. From DIA to union station was great then the surprise you have walk with your luggage two blocks to the station too catch the c line only after you figure witch direction to travel, Never been on rapid trans system where you have to walk two blocks to catch the next train just dumb great planning RTD. Confused!!! read more

From this train station after 730pm one will wait for nearly an hour for the E Line going to Ridgegate Station. There were at least 4 C/D lines running and not enough E lines. The E train was supposed to show up at 8:28, but it never did. Very disappointed read more

So this review is not just for the station but RTD overall. I'm very impressed with this public transportation line. It's clean, spacious (not to mention space efficient), and they even have security officers on board! I really feel like for the price of only $9 to go between the Denver airport and downtown Denver, it's a steal. read more

I love the idea of taking the light rail to DIA. Unfortunately, RTD does not have their act together. When on the train, and the exhaust fumes come straight into the car. So by the time I get to the airport, I feel nauseous. I buy my tickets ahead of time, hoping that it will be faster once I get to the station. At Union Station, however, if the train is departing from Track 2 you still have to walk around to Track 1 to validate your ticket. Case in point, I just missed the train because I had to walk all the way around and back. This makes no sense. Rats Officials: If you are reading this...Try traveling as a passenger for a change. This train has been running for almost 6 months. I really hope you get your act together!! read more

This bus terminal is not friendly, watch for the L bus lady in the morning. She can be a real B. Plus their no service for cellphones.

Rode the train from the Mineral station to the airport during the free opening weekend. We had a great time being part of the historical experience. Not sure if I would actually take the train to the airport to fly in and out of Denver but it will be really convenient for a lot of folks! read more

I had to catch an early bus to the airport and only had a card. There is 1 count that, 1 machine to use in a katrillion dollar bus terminal. It didn't work. "No problem. I'll just use the ATM and get cash." Ahhhhh. Where the flip is the ATM? Not on in the whole place. Walk to the nearest bank got cash. Huge pain in the ass. Then I'm thirsty. No prob. I'll just get a drink from the vending machine......ahhhhh. Where the fu&k is the vending machine. What year is this again? Great job Denver. I'm taking an Uber next time. read more

Nice and new BUT absolutely embarrassing that there is no cell service or wifi available in the bus terminal. A brilliant failure of design.

Does anyone else think that the security force at Union Station is a complete joke? Yesterday I watched as a grown man forcibly held a woman's arms to apparently prevent her from obtaining a set of keys he was keeping from her. She was screaming loudly as the man continued to violently subdue the woman. A literal crowd of armed security guards began to form around the couple fighting and yet none of them intervened to stop the attack. They appeared to me more like a group of Fraternity brothers watching an MMA fight on pay per view, eagerly awaiting the next dominating move the man would throw at the poor woman. Seems to me a grossly sad waste of resources to have all those armed guards standing around all day and night with no power or possibly training to step in and help out when something is clearly not right. Shame on you RTD. read more

Muth helped me and my 4 girlfriends when he saw we could use an assist at the ticket kiosk. Very good customer service. Union Station is a great place to sit and relax and have one more brew before leaving Denver. read more

It's great when it works. Unfortunately if you count on getting to the airport by a specific time you probably should count on driving. I've noticed even though they are frequently delayed they never frequently don't charge for tickets on those delayed trips. Don't expect European precision here. Their recorded apology comes through pretty frequently. That definitely makes me feel better as I watch the minutes slip away read more

Underground bus terminal has practically no cellular coverage, few power outlets and no Wi-Fi. Seating is also limited and uncomfortable.