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University of Denver - TransportationCollege Prowler4.24
Comparable Schools'
Transportation Grades:
Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around TownHow to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs about $40.
- Airport Boulevard Co. (303) 696-9559
- Amer Trans Corp. (303) 922-6336
- Colorado Express Airport Shuttle (303) 293-6546
- Peak Transit (888) 687-3656
- Peña Boulevard is the primary route to Denver International Airport,and is accessible from Interstate 70 (Exit 284 eastbound, Exit 285 westbound), from Airport Boulevard, from Tower Road, or from the E-460 toll road. Stay on Peña Boulevard, and follow the directional signs to the airport.
- Supershuttle (303) 444-0808
- Timberline Express (800) 288-1375
College Prowler Take
Although Denver doesn’t have the extensive public transportation system that is inseparable from many other metropolitan cities, it’s not hard to get around. The free bus rides with Pioneer ID cards are convenient, as are the several bus stops located throughout campus. Common stops such as grocery stores, parks, and malls are within walking or at least biking distance. DU’s campus welcomes bikes, as does Denver’s weather and road conditions (for the most part). If you need to get somewhere farther away, such as the airport or across town, take the bus or a taxi. In a few years, transportation in Denver will be much smoother as the light-rail system continues to expand. Even now, taking the light rail is a favorable alternative to driving when headed downtown or to another part of Denver. Even with the number of transportation options in Denver, many students still choose to bring their cars to campus. If you’d rather get around in a car, but don’t have one on campus, chances are, you’ll meet someone willing to take you places or lend you their car. But beware! Gas prices in Denver are relatively expensive, and parking is a headache throughout the city.
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happycheeks says: University of Denver 2011 Computer and Information Sciences  |
University of Denver Transportation
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The transportation is pointless to use because it never comes when you need it to. In order words, it's faster to just walk!
Transportation: March 08, 2010
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Aglatt says: |
I really wanted to have my car my...
I really wanted to have my car my freshman year but I was totally able to get around pretty easily without one. The light rail can get you downtown fast and easy. If you need to catch a bus you can do that too and with your DU ID card they are both FREE! Also, there are plenty of people who bring cars that are more than happy to give you a ride!
Transportation: July 03, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
I’m just really glad I brought my...
I’m just really glad I brought my car with me. It seems like it’d be a pain to try and catch the bus all the time or walk everywhere. |
Anonymous says: |
I just walk everywhere, and it...
I just walk everywhere, and it works out fine. Sometimes, I’ll take the light rail downtown or take the bus somewhere. There are light-rail and bus stops all over the place, and it’s easy to find them and navigate the schedule. |
Anonymous says: |
People are lazy! You can get from...
People are lazy! You can get from point A to point B walking or biking just fine. And if you need to be somewhere far away, just take the bus. It’s free for DU students. It’s annoying when I see all these kids with their pimped out Escalades driving around campus. Give me a break—you don’t need that to get around. |
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On-Campus Transportation
15-passenger van that stops at high-traffic areas throughout campus (early evenings through late nights only) Driscoll University Center South, Lower Level, Room 5 DU SafeRide (303) 871-RIDE (7433)
Public Transportation
Provides bus and light-rail service throughout Denver. Undergraduate students are eligible to receive bus passes that allow free rides. Light rail runs to downtown and has stops near campus. Regional Transportation District (RTD) (303) 299-2878
Taxi Cabs
Freedom Cab Co.
(303) 292-8900
Metro Taxi Co.
(303) 333-3333
Yellow Cab Co.
(303) 777-7777
Zone Cab Co.
(303) 444-8888
Greyhound
The Denver Bus Station is the closest Greyhound terminal to campus
Amtrak
The Denver Bus Station is the closest Amtrak terminal to campus
Airport
DIA is about 30 miles and approximately 35 minutes driving time from DU. Denver International Airport (303) 342-2000
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