Getting to Denver

Mile High Transportation. Whether on foot, by car or by light rail, Denver is an easy city to get around. Downtown is very pedestrian friendly, but you can also hop on the free shuttle that runs along the 16th Street Mall. The Light Rail connects downtown to the suburbs; buses and taxis offer convenient transport. Denver's grid-like design makes most routes easy to navigate by car using a map, and numerous options are available for disabled travelers. The city is accessible via a number of highways, including E-470, a toll highway that runs along the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area. A portion of Interstate 25 (I-25) is reserved for high occupancy vehicles and EXpressToll customers. Five rental car companies have created a system that allows non-stop tolling, therefore these customers can travel on the roads as if they are an EXpressToll customer. And remember, when you're out in the city, you can always stop in at one of Denver's conveniently located Visitor Information Centers for guidance.

Denver International Airport is a major airline hub, the fourth busiest airport in the United States. Since the airport opened in 1995, it has consistently won readers' choice awards from publications like Business Traveler Magazine. The airport offers free wi-fi access in public areas and a diverse array of dining and shopping choices.

Located northeast of downtown Denver, a cab or shuttle ride puts you in the heart of the city in about 25 minutes. The city's public transport system, Regional Transportation District (RTD), also operates five bus routes under the frequent airport express bus service called skyRide.

DIA Facts
• 4th busiest airport in the U.S.; 9th busiest in the world
• Offers nonstop service to more than 140 U.S. cities
• Offers nonstop service to 18 international cities
• More than 30 airlines, including express carriers and charters
• Five low-cost air carriers
• Averages 1,670 flights daily

Major Airlines
Air Canada • AirTran • Alaska • America West • American • Big Sky • British Airways • Continental • Delta • Frontier • Great Lakes • JetBlue • Lufthansa • Mexicana • Midwest • Northwest • Southwest • Ted • United • US Airways