RTD has 74 park-n-Rides throughout the metro area. Parking is free at 39 of these locations. At 34 locations, daily parking fees apply only to vehicles with license plates registered to an address outside RTD boundaries. Parking fees apply to all vehicles at these facilities after 24 hours. See the Alphabetical park-n-Ride list for a list of all park-n-Rides and applicable fees.
Step 1: Choose a convenient park-n-Ride that provides the service you require.
To find the park-n-Ride that best fits your needs, use the park-n-Ride map or Alphabetical park-n-Ride list.
Step 2: Determine if parking fees apply to your chosen park-n-Ride.
To determine if parking fees apply at your park-n-Ride, see the Alphabetical park-n-Ride list. If your chosen park-n-Ride is free, you may simply park at your convenience. If fees apply go to Step 3.
STEP 3: Determine if parking fees apply to your vehicle.
If your vehicle has In-District license plates, your daily park-and-depart use is free. You will have to pay for extended use each day after the first 24 hours.
If your vehicle has Out-of-District license plates, you will have to pay for each days' use.
STEP 4: Determine if you are In or Out of the RTD District.
To determine whether your license plate is registered to an address that is “In” or “Out” of the RTD District, enter the license plate number of your vehicle below.
If your response comes back as inconclusive, please call 303.299.2900.
Disclaimer: Recent changes may not be reflected. RTD cannot dispense license plate registration address information. RTD cannot update vehicle registration records, please contact your county motor vehicle office.
STEP 5: If parking fees apply, know the rules.
- Parking is for patrons of the transit system only.
- Unless otherwise arranged parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- The maximum length of stay is 30 days.
- Parking fee payments must be made or arranged in advance.
- Carpools and Vanpools must register with RTD to obtain a discount.
- Parking facilities are monitored daily.
- Violators may be ticketed and booted.
- Unattended vehicles may be towed at owner expense after 4 days.
STEP 6: Pay your fee.
If parking fees apply, you will need to decide how you will pay before boarding.
- You may establish an automated account that will charge you only for the days you park…and save 15%. Call Central Parking at 303.292.1505
- You may pay at the park-n-Ride each time you park before you board. Locate the blue canopy and follow the instructions. You will need exact change. No credit function is available at this time.
- In-District patrons may purchase Reserved parking space at the $2.00/$4.00 facilities for $35.70 per month. This avoids the rush to find a space in the morning and standing room only on your trip. Arrive at your convenience anytime between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays. Call 303.299.2900 to make your request.
Additional Information
Out-of-District Exemptions
One of these Out-of-District exemptions may apply to you. If so, it is your responsibility to contact Central Parking at 303.292.1505 to take the necessary action to avoid Out-of-District fees that would otherwise apply. In-District fees still apply.
- Newcomers to the RTD District (new patrons from out-of-state, or outside the RTD District, who have not registered their vehicle at the new In-District address).
- Active duty military (assigned to active duty in Colorado but vehicle licensed out-of-state).
- Currently enrolled college student (enrolled in a college or university with a current student ID but with a vehicle registered outside the RTD District).
- Vehicle displaying a valid disabled placard or license plate.
Enforcement
Central Parking will monitor all vehicles on a daily basis.
- First violation: Warning
- Second violation: $20
- Third violation: $50
- Fourth violation: $100
- Fifth violation: Boot
You Have Alternatives
Ride an RTD bus to your park-n-Ride
Take a Local bus or call-n-Ride to the park-n-Ride, and ask the driver for a free transfer when you board. Use it as a credit toward the fare on your connecting route. Visit park-n-Rides for more information, or call 303.299.6000.
Join a Carpool/Vanpool or start one
Find a carpool near you. Visit drcog.org or call 303.458.POOL for more information.
"Kiss-n-Ride"
Have someone drop you off and pick you up at an RTD park-n-Ride.
bike-n-Ride
Ride your bike. RTD has a limited number of leased bike lockers available and many bike racks. View the bike-n-Ride page to find out more.
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