How to Get from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs

Best Way to Get from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs

Welcome! Are you organizing your upcoming trip, and looking for the best way to get from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs? Well done, it’s always good to be prepared in advance, rather than leaving it to the last minute! In this guide, we plan to go over all the available transportation options for this relatively long journey. You can choose between public and private transportation options, and make an informed decision about which option is best for you.

If you are travelling with children, elderly parents, or even with your significant other for a romantic getaway, then public transportation will be neither comfortable, nor convenient. In cases like these, although not solely, you will be able to have a much more pleasant trip by booking an airport transfer, which can get you between the two destinations in record time.

Is There a Train from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs?

There isn’t a train line that connects the two destinations. The journey by public transport will require taking both the tram and a bus to get to your final destination, thus for brevity’s sake, we will cover the whole trip in the section below.

Getting a Bus from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs

So, as said, you’ll need to connect a tram ride from Denver airport to the center of Denver, with a bus ride up to Colorado Springs. To begin the trip, first locate the tram station at the airport. It can be easily located by following the many signposts in the main terminal.

Once in the station, purchase your tickets, and head to the A Line Tram platform. Board the tram, and enjoy the trip to the city center. Be sure to look out the window and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

After arriving in Denver, namely at Union Station, prepare for a quick walk over to the bus station, where you will need to catch the South bus, which will take you Colorado Springs. The leg of the journey is the longest, taking around 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on traffic. The views as you approach the Rocky Mountains are spectacular, although they will only be visible towards the end of the trip.

Tickets will cost around 5 dollars, although it is recommended you check on the day of travel in order to get the most up-to-date prices. As both options mentioned are public, you should be able to use a single ticket.

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Denver Airport

The distance between the two cities is around 70 miles, meaning that your trip will be relatively large. In total, transit time is estimated to be around 2 and a half hours by public transport, and 1 hour 17 by private transfer.

Booking a Denver Airport to Colorado Springs Transfer with AtoB

If the above method doesn’t seem like something you’d like, and rather you would be prefer to have a private car to driver you to Colorado Springs, allow us to now present you with our service, which is both affordable and convenient.

Head to our booking platform and input your arrival date and time. Following this, you can proceed to the next page, which will present you with a comprehensive view of each available vehicle for your desired trip, alongside the maximum capacity for each. After selecting an appropriate vehicle, you can proceed to personalize it, with the addition of extras such as child seats, additional waiting time, a language preference for your driver; you can even play your favorite Spotify playlist on the cars audio system during this long trip!

After customizing your ride to fit you exact travel needs and preferences, you can then head down to our payment portal. Once payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email pertaining to your booking, followed by an additional email, the day before your trip, containing the contact information of your driver.

That’s all! Happy Travels!

Price of Taxi from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs

From:

Denver International

Airport

To:

Colorado Springs

City centre

136 km 78 min

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	$320.00
Business	3	2	$350.00
First Class	3	2	$475.00
Economy Van/SUV	7	6	$380.00
Business Van/SUV	7	6	$410.00