RTD provides service and connections to major events May 28-31

DENVER (May 27, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is preparing for a surge in ridership on buses and trains May 28-31 as fans head downtown to attend a variety of major events at the Colorado Convention Center, Auraria Campus, Coors Field, and Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.

The close proximity of the venues to several bus stops and rail stations makes public transit a safe and convenient way to attend the events. In anticipation of large crowds downtown, additional Transit Police and security personnel will be deployed across the system, with an increased presence at bus stops and rail stations.

RTD encourages customers to use the agency’s Next Ride trip planning tool and simply type their event in the destination field. RTD’s trip planner will show all transit options from a customer’s current location to the Colorado Convention Center, Auraria Campus, Coors Field, Ball Arena, or Empower Field. The navigation feature will list all train lines and bus routes, along with departure times, from the user’s current location.

Rail Service
RTD provides service on the D and H lines, offering connections to Colfax at Auraria, Theatre District-Convention Center, and Downtown Loop stations. Service is also available on the E and W lines, which connect to Auraria West, Empower Field at Mile High, and Union stations, as well as on the A, B, G, and N lines, all of which serve Union Station. RTD plans to add rail cars to the D, E, H, N, and W lines to accommodate increased ridership and support higher weekend event attendance.

Check the RTD website or Next Ride app for service times. Customers are encouraged to be patient and prepare for large crowds, especially following the events.

Bus Service
Several local bus routes are available to accommodate customers attending the Morgan Wallen concerts Friday and Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High stadium. Bus routes operating in the vicinity of Empower Field at Mile High include Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard) and Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard), as well as Routes 1, 15L, and 16. Bus service for attendees of Fan Expo and events at the Performing Arts Complex includes the ART Route and 16th Street FreeRide.

Customers looking for an easy transfer to the E or W lines at Denver Union Station can use the Flatiron Flyer and local Routes 0, 9, 10, 15, 20, and 32.

Parking

RTD’s Park-n-Rides provide easy and convenient access to reach downtown events by public transit. A full list of Park-n-Rides across the metro area is available online.

RTD Impact Team

Members of RTD’s Impact Team will be on site at numerous locations, including Theatre District-Convention Center Station, Colfax at Auraria Station, and Union Station to answer customer questions and assist with wayfinding.

Helpful Tips

• Be patient and prepare for large crowds, including on platforms, trains, and buses
• Sign up for Service Alerts to receive information on detours, delays, and cancellations
• Auraria West Station is closed for events at Empower Field at Mile High Station
• Skip the line at ticket vending machines – download the RTD MyRide app and purchase a Day Pass online or use RTD’s new Tap-n-Ride contactless payment. Simply tap a Visa or Mastercard credit, debit, prepaid card, or mobile wallet directly on a validator to pay your fare and ride.
• Check the RTD website before you travel for real-time schedules and to plan your trip
• For additional route and schedule information, call RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000. For Spanish, press 1. For all other languages, press 8 and tell the agent which language you speak. Translation support is available in over 200 languages. Agents are available 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Report safety and security concerns 24/7 to RTD Transit Watch by contacting Transit Police in three convenient ways:
• Elert form on RTD website: https://go.elerts.com/rtd?ref=WEBSITE
• Call: 303.299.2911
• Text: 303.434.9100