# Getting from Denver Airport to Downtown Denver **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 21, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544 "2012-02-21T18:25:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/1 "2012-02-21T18:25:39Z")
I am traveling to Denver in April, and the hotel I am staying at in Downtown Denver does not have a courtesy shuttle. I did a bit of searching and learned that: 1. Taxi is out (too expensive) 2. Renting a car for 2 days may be the most cost-effective (about $100) 3. Using an airport shuttle may be the cheapest option (about $50 round trip) 4. There are some public transportation options (but the web site is not clear on what they are) Any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![yanceylebeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yanceylebeef/32/12290_2.png) [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/2 "2012-02-21T19:00:11Z")
[Here](http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide_SubHome.shtml) is the RTD schedule and stops for rides to and from DIA, but you might want to use a shuttle service. It will drop you right at your airline, and pick up from a designated spot after your trip. ---
**Author:** ![cblackhand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@cblackhand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cblackhand)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/3 "2012-02-21T19:11:28Z")
It depends on what else you are doing during your time here. If you are just planning on staying downtown then you can take an airport shuttle or a [bus.](http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide_SubHome.shtml) The public transportation downtown is not bad at all, however if you are planning on going anywhere outside of downtown then the options are more limited and I would recommend renting a car. ---
**Author:** ![howye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9adbd/32.png) [@howye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/howye)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/4 "2012-02-21T19:32:58Z")
Super Shuttle, I have used it many times from DIA to downtown Denver hotels. Roundtrip should be $44 plus taxes and maybe a tip. Its going to be far nicer, easier, and faster than public transit. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/5 "2012-02-21T19:50:27Z")
> [@howye](#): > > Super Shuttle, I have used it many times from DIA to downtown Denver hotels. Roundtrip should be $44 plus taxes and maybe a tip. Its going to be far nicer, easier, and faster than public transit. Thanks… about how long is the ride? ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/6 "2012-02-21T20:35:27Z")
Maybe 20 minutes except during rush hour (such as it exists here). ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/7 "2012-02-22T01:39:53Z")
Since there have been a few serious answers: I suggest organizing a Dopefest. And then ask for a pick-up at the airport. -D/a ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/8 "2012-02-22T03:10:38Z")
> [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](#): > > Since there have been a few serious answers: > I suggest organizing a Dopefest. And then ask for a pick-up at the airport. > > -D/a Ah…yes. Promise a few pints at Fado and people will be borrowing someone’s 'vette to come and get you at the airport. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![theish11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@theish11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/theish11)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-denver-airport-to-downtown-denver/613544/9 "2012-02-22T06:29:34Z")
> [@phungi](#): > > I am traveling to Denver in April, and the hotel I am staying at in Downtown Denver does not have a courtesy shuttle. > > I did a bit of searching and learned that: > > 1. Taxi is out (too expensive) > 2. Renting a car for 2 days may be the most cost-effective (about $100) > 3. Using an airport shuttle may be the cheapest option (about $50 round trip) > 4. There are some public transportation options (but the web site is not clear on what they are) > > Any recommendations? Shuttle is definitely the least expensive. $43 per [http://shuttleprices.com](http://shuttleprices.com) Some private services are offered as well. It may be worth a little extra to not have to be in a shared van.