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Denver City Center to Airport Transport

There are several transport alternatives from Denver city center to Denver International Airport, including public transit, shuttles, taxis, rental cars, and private transfers.

Bus

RTD operates public bus services to Denver Airport, usually with a connection from downtown. Average travel time is about 50-75 minutes, depending on the route and transfer point.

• AB / AB1: Boulder - Denver Airport
• AT: Arapahoe County - Denver Airport
• 104L: Wagon Road - Denver Airport Limited
• 145X: Brighton - Denver Airport
• 169L: Buckley / Tower DIA Limited

Airport Shuttle

Denver does not have Havas or Havabus service, but shared airport shuttles operate from central hotels and pickup points. Average travel time is about 45-60 minutes.

• Downtown Denver hotels
• Union Station area
• Convention Center area

Metro / Tram

The RTD A Line rail service connects Denver Union Station with Denver Airport Station. The journey takes about 37 minutes.

• Denver Union Station
• 38th & Blake Station
• Central Park Station
• Denver Airport Station

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 from central Denver to Denver International Airport. Average travel time is about 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic.

Car Rental

Car rental companies have offices in and around downtown Denver, and many allow airport drop-off at Denver International Airport. This option is useful for travelers continuing by road after arrival.

Transfer

Private airport transfers offer door-to-door transport from Denver city center to the airport. Advance booking is recommended, especially for early flights, groups, or travelers with extra luggage.

Airport to Colorado Springs City Center Transport

Travelers arriving at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) can reach Colorado Springs city center by Mountain Metro bus, local shuttle or hotel shuttle, taxi, rental car, or pre-booked private transfer. The airport is about 10 miles southeast of downtown, so road journeys are usually quick outside peak traffic.

Bus

Mountain Metro Transit serves Colorado Springs Airport with Route 37, an express bus linking the terminal area with Hancock Plaza. To continue toward downtown Colorado Springs, passengers usually transfer at Hancock Plaza to routes serving the Downtown Terminal. The average total journey to the city center is about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on connection times.

• Route 37: Colorado Springs Airport to Peak Innovation Park and Hancock Plaza
• Transfer option: Hancock Plaza to Downtown Terminal via connecting Mountain Metro routes
• Useful for budget travel from COS Airport to central Colorado Springs

Airport Shuttle

There is no Havas or Havabus-branded airport shuttle operating at Colorado Springs Airport. However, local shuttle, hotel shuttle, and regional transport companies serve the airport, with services best arranged in advance. Average travel time to downtown Colorado Springs is about 20 to 35 minutes.

• Hotel shuttle stops near Colorado Springs Airport hotels
• Downtown Colorado Springs hotel drop-offs by pre-arranged shuttle
• Regional shuttle options such as Groome Transportation for longer trips, including Denver connections

Taxi

Taxis are available from the ground transportation area at Colorado Springs Airport, with service generally available 24/7. A taxi from COS Airport to Colorado Springs city center usually takes about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic and the exact downtown destination.

• Pickup from the arrivals and ground transportation area
• Direct service to downtown hotels, offices, and attractions
• Good option for travelers with luggage or late-night arrivals

Car Rental

Car rental is available at Colorado Springs Airport, with rental counters located in or near the baggage claim area. Vehicles are typically picked up close to the terminal exit, making this a convenient option for travelers planning to explore Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, or the wider Colorado region.

• On-airport rental car offices in the terminal area
• Terminal-exit pickup for many rental vehicles
• Average drive to downtown Colorado Springs: about 15 to 25 minutes

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most convenient door-to-door option from Colorado Springs Airport to the city center. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for early-morning flights, late arrivals, business travel, groups, or passengers needing a child seat or extra luggage space. Average transfer time to downtown Colorado Springs is about 15 to 25 minutes.

• Meet-and-greet service at the airport
• Fixed destination drop-off in Colorado Springs city center
• Recommended for families, business travelers, and groups