One-way bus and light rail
$2.25
1-2 light rail fare zones
$4.00
3 light rail fare zones
$5.00
all light rail fare zones
Fare details
| Local & Limited 1-2 light rail fare zones |
Express 3 light rail fare zones |
Regional 4 light rail fare zones |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $2.25 / $1.10 | $4 / $2 | $5 / $2.50 |
| 10-Ride Ticket Book |
$20 / $10 | $36 / $18 | $45 / $22.50 |
| Monthly Pass | $79 / $39.50 | $140 / $70 | $176 / $88 |
| ValuPass (Annual) |
$869 / $434.50 | $1,540 / $770 | $1,936 / $968 |
Exact change is required on buses.
Credit cards are only accepted at light rail stations.
SkyRide fares
| DIA/Stapleton | DIA/Denver | DIA/Suburban | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $9 / $4.50 | $11 / $5.50 | $13 / $6.50 |
| Age 15 and under** | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| EcoPass† | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Round-trip Ticket Book | $17 | $20 | $24 |
** Children ages 15 and younger ride for free on SkyRide when accompanied by an adult (limit of three children for each fare-paying adult).
† EcoPass holders pay $2.50 in both directions for SkyRide service to and from DIA. EcoPasses issued by DIA employers are exempt from this fee. No fee is charged when traveling from the Airport Blvd/40th Ave or the Stapleton Park-n-Ride to DIA..
More fares
Access-a-Ride
Access-a-Ride fares range from $4.50 to $26.00 depending on the level of service.
Call-n-Ride
Call-n-Ride fares are always a local fare, $2.25, within a single Call-n-Ride service area.
SeniorRide
SeniorRide fares range from just $2.25 to $10.00 depending on the level of service.
SportsRides
Seasonal service fares vary by boarding location and type of service. Click on the links below for a list of boarding locations and fares.
Discount fares
*Discount fares apply to all seniors 65+, individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients, and students in elementary, middle and high school, ages 6-19. Proof of eligibility is required when boarding. Seniors and individuals with disabilities may obtain a special discount card. Children five years of age or younger ride free (limit of three children for each fare-paying adult). Active duty members of the U.S. military currently ride for free on all RTD services.
Learn more about discount fares, proof of eligibility requirements and special discount cards »
Transfers
If you need to board more than one bus or light rail line to complete a one-way trip, you will need a transfer.
