Train
DEN is the fifth-busiest world airport. Very often, it turns out for travelers to be a daunting experience navigating around the airport. However, DEN cares about its travelers and provides several ways of quicker and easier transportation.
One of these options is a train system which connects the main Terminal with concourses and other important places.
Automatic Guideway Transit System
The DEN train systems are called AGTS (Automatic Guideway Transit System). It’s a complimentary underground train that operates seven days a week for 24 hours. This train has three lines that connect Jeppesen Terminal with three concourses (A, B, C). The train moves at a speed of 25 miles per hour, making it a fast and efficient way of transportation. Each concourse includes a train station on the upper floors. Jeppesen Terminal has the AGTS station in the main hall of the fourth floor.
The vehicle runs every two minutes during the peck-hours and every four minutes during the regular day. To get to the train platform, travelers should use elevators and escalators. For better orientation follow terminal map or special signs located all over the airport.
The Regional Transportation District
The RTD (Regional Transportation District) is a state-of-the-art rail system connecting the DEN to the city center. It provides a fast, convenient, and affordable transportation between the airport and downtown Denver, as well as other parts of the city and the surrounding districts.
The wagons are spacious, clean and comfortable with extra leg and luggage room. The RTD train departs every 15 minutes during peak hours and 30 minutes off-peak. It takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the city center of Denver. Train stops are located at Transit Center on the first level.
Passengers have an opportunity to buy the ticket for the A-line at the vending machine at the train stops. A special mobile app is also available for booking tickets in advance. One-way ticket costs around $11 and round-trip one is $21.
A-line stops:
- Denver International Airport
- 61st and Peña Boulevard
- 40th Avenue and Airport Boulevard
- Peoria
- Central Park
- 40th and Colorado Boulevard
- 38th and Blake Street
- Denver Union Station
Benefits of using a train at DEN
- The main advantage of the DEN rail system is that it provides quick and easy access to lots of facilities within the airport. Dining options, lounges, business center and other services passengers can reach in a matter of minutes by taking the train from the main terminal to the gates. Train cars are extremely comfortable and modern with plenty of searing area and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- One more benefit is that it’s fully accessible for people with disabilities as it has additional spaces for wheelchairs and special platforms to get on the train.
- Traveling by train is not only environmentally friendly due to lower emissions than cars and buses produce, but it is also much cheaper and budget-friendly. One-way ticket is only $10.50 which is way cheaper than taking a taxi.
- Another important advantages of taking a DEN train is that it’s really time saving. It connects all terminals, so there is no need to wait for shuttles or buses to take you between different parts of the airport. All the stations are just a stone’s throw from the terminal and gates. This means you can get to your gate faster, which is especially useful for a short layover.
- Overall, the Denver Airport train system is a great choice for travelers looking for a quick and safe way to move around the airport.
