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University of Denver - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Best Ways to Get Around Town Cab ride
Best Ways 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

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Transportation at University of Denver

callen92

'14

International Studies

5.0
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Public Transportation Is Fantastic

Public transportation around the campus is fantastic. You get a free pass for all public transportation in and around the metro Denver area. There is also a light rail station on-campus which means you can be in downtown Denver in less than twenty minutes, for free.

Jan 11, 2012

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Transportation at University of Denver

briannamj2

'14

International Studies

3.8
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Transportation at DU

One of the great things about DU is that everyone gets a full RTD pass. You can use the light rail and bus systems all for free. Its great for getting down town or even to the airport. We also have a service at our school called WeCar which is where you can rent a car by the hour or the day!

Jan 11, 2012

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Transportation at University of Denver

pioneer2014

'14

Accounting

5.0
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Access Anywhere in Denver

Denver and DU are very accessible. The University provides students with public transportation passes and we have a lightrail stop on campus! The lightrail can get you downtown, to malls and to the sporting venues of Denver. Also, a DU student started the University Ski Bus which goes to a different ski resort every weekend of Winter Quarter for $10-$15. Around DU there are a lot of restaurants that students can just walk to. Overall, you will have no problem getting anywhere you need to go.

Jan 09, 2012

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

DU SafeRide

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

(303) 871-RIDE (7433)

Public TransitWhat's This?

Regional Transportation District (RTD)

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.

(303) 299-2878

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Denver International Airport

DIA is about 30 miles and approximately 35 minutes driving time from DU.

(303) 342-2000

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

The Denver Bus Station is the closest Greyhound terminal to campus

1055 19th St.

(303) 293-6555

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

The Denver Bus Station is the closest Amtrak terminal to campus

1055 19th St.

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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