RTD

DU strongly encourages members of our community to make use of Denver's public transit system (RTD). In addition to an on Campus light rail train station the University of Denver has 2 main thoroughfares serviced by Bus. These lines include the East-West bound Route 21: Evans Avenue and the North-South bound Route 24: University Boulevard. We provide employees and many of our students with passes that provide free service throughout the RTD system.

Student Transportation Passes

RTD College Passes provide eligible students full use of regular RTD bus and light rail services, enabling the holder to ride on RTD services without paying any cash fare. The College Pass is not valid for special services (SkyRide Bus, BroncosRide, RockiesRide, etc).

To activate your CollegePass, download the RTD MyRide App for your mobile device, and create an account using your @du.edu email address.

Full instructions for installing the app, creating your account, and activating your CollegePass can be found here:

English language instructions.

Spanish language instructions (Instrucciones en Español)

Issues with your pass? Please contact RTD through the help options in the MyRide App and they should be able to assist you.If RTD is unable to resolve the issue, please contact parking@du.edu.  Include your DU ID and DU email address if you are sending an email from other than your DU email address.

If you cannot access the MyRide App, contact the DU ID Office at pcard@du.edu and we can assist you with obtaining a MyRide Card.

Not all students are eligible for the College Pass. Please see eligibility details below.

Eligibility is calculated on a term-by-term basis. We recommend checking your eligibility status every term to ensure an issued pass is still usable. Passes issued for upcoming terms will only become active once those terms have begun.

To see Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Eligible participants include:

  • Undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time, excluding University College
  • Graduate and Law students currently enrolled in a participating program and who pay a "Transportation Fee" in their Tuition Bill
  • Continuous enrollment students in Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science, and DU/Iliff Joint PhD

Non-eligible Graduate populations include, but are not limited to:

  • Daniels College of Business Executive MBA
  • Executive Real Estate
  • GSSW Distance students in Durango and Glenwood Springs
  • MSW@Denver online program students
  • MLIS@Denver students
  • School Counseling@Denver students
  • SECS Lockheed Martin students
  • University College and Women's College
  • Transportation Institute
  • All other Continuous Enrollment Students not mentioned above

Faculty/Staff Transportation Passes

RTD EcoPasses provide eligible faculty and staff free use of all regular RTD services. SkyRide bus service to and from DIA costs $2.50 each way. The EcoPass is not valid for special services (BroncosRide, RockiesRide, etc).

To activate your EcoPass, download the RTD MyRide App for your mobile device, and create an account using your @du.edu email address.

Full instructions for installing the app, creating your account, and activating your CollegePass can be found here:

English language instructions.

Spanish language instructions (Instrucciones en Español)

Issues with your pass? Please contact RTD through the help options in the MyRide App and they should be able to assist you. If RTD is unable to resolve the issue, please contact parking@du.edu. Include your DU ID and DU email address if you are sending an email from other than your DU email address.

To see Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

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Other Options

RTD Ticketbooks

If you are not eligible for the Employee or Student Pass and would like to use the light rail and/or bus system, RTD sells Monthly Passes and 10-Ride Ticketbooks. You can purchase Ticketbooks online, from King Soopers or Safeway.

Public Transportation to Special Destinations

The A Line to Denver International Airport departs from Union Station downtown regularly and can be accessed via the University of Denver light rail station.

Additionally, SkyRide buses depart from each SkyRide stop on an hourly basis throughout the day and into the late evening. Look up your schedule and get going.

SkyRide Schedules

  • AA Northglenn / Thornton to Denver Airport
  • AB Boulder / US 36 to Denver Airport
  • AT Denver Tech Center / Aurora to Denver Airport
  • BroncosRide

    Buses depart for Sports Authority Field from many Park-n-Rides and stops around the metro area up to 2½ hours before kickoff on weekend game days and up to 2 hours before kickoff on weekday game days. Getting home after the game is easy. Just find your bus in its designated row and board for your return trip. Visit RTD BroncosRide for more information.

  • Ski Rides

    CME Colorado Mountain Express - For 35 years, Colorado Mountain Express has set the standard for excellence in ground transportation offering a variety of services and flexible options for guests traveling to Colorado's High Country. Whether it's airport shuttle service or privately chauffeured travel in luxury SUVs or Sprinter vans, you'll find it easy to arrange what you need from our fleet of Ford Transit and e350 vans, four-wheel drive SUVs, and Mercedes Benz Sprinters.

    Winter Park Express Ski Train - The Winter Park Express ski train ties together the area's rich skiing and railroad history as it carries passengers through some of Colorado's most beautiful landscapes. The ride begins at Denver Union Station, a newly renovated 1914 Beaux-Arts train station in the heart of the city. The station is the city's transportation hub with direct rail access to Denver International Airport, making it possible to touch down from anywhere in the world and ride the rails all the way to the pristine slopes at Winter Park Resort.

    Bustang - Bustang® is the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) interregional express bus service connecting major populations, employment centers and local transit entities along the I-25 and I-70 corridors. Connectivity, convenience and comfort are the hallmarks of Bustang's success in helping further CDOT's multi-modal mission.

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