Zero Fare for Youth
Youth 19 and under ride at no cost September ’23 – August ’24!
*Proof of eligibility required. Click here to learn more.
Fare Payment Options
Day Pass
Take unlimited rides on bus and rail all day for the price of a round-trip. Local and Regional/Airport Day Passes may be purchased in the RTD MyRide, Uber, and Transit apps, as well as on board any bus (cash-only) or RTD ticket vending machines.
RTD MyRide
RTD's new MyRide fare payment system provides customers with more convenience and flexibility than ever before. When you use your MyRide mobile barcode or MyRide card to pay for trips, fares are automatically capped to ensure you never pay more than you should.
3-Hour Cash Pass
Bus riders have the option of paying cash when they board their bus. Exact change is required, credit/debit not accepted. Cash fares include a 3-Hour Pass, good for unlimited trips at the same service level on other buses or trains. The 3-Hour Pass is also available on the RTD MyRide app.
Passes & Ticket Books
Frequent riders and commuters can save time and money by pre-purchasing a Monthly Pass or 10-Ride Ticket Books in the RTD MyRide, Uber, and Transit apps, as well as from our online store or by visiting any RTD Sales Outlet or participating King Soopers or Safeway stores. Customers can use 2020 and 2021 ticket books through the end of 2023. No exchanges required!
Fare Prices
Local
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$3.00 regular price / $1.50* discount price / $0.90** youth price / $1.80*** live price3-HOUR PASS / MyRide - 3-Hour
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$6.00 regular price / $3.00* discount price / $1.80** youth price / $3.60*** live priceDay Pass
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$5.00 regular price Single Boarding
$30.00 regular price 6-ride ticket bookAccess-a-ride -
$28 regular price / $14* discount price / $9** youth price / $18.00*** live price10-Ride Ticket Book
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$114 regular price / $57* discount price / $34.20** youth priceMonthly Pass
Services
- Rail travel in 1 or 2 fare zones
- Local/limited bus routes
- Local service on Regional or SkyRide bus routes
- FlexRide service
Regional
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$5.25 regular price / $2.60* discount price / $1.60** youth price / $3.15*** live price3-HOUR PASS / MyRide - 3-Hour
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$10.50 regular price / $5.25* discount price / $3.20** youth price / $6.30*** live priceDay Pass
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$9.00 regular price Single BoardingAccess-A-Ride
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$50.50 regular price / $25.25* discount price / $16.00** youth price / $31.50*** live price10-Ride Ticket Book
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$200 regular price / $99* discount price / $60** youth priceMonthly Pass
Services
- Rail travel in 3 fare zones
- Regional bus routes
- Regional service on SkyRide bus routes
Airport
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$10.50 regular price / $5.25* discount price / $3.20** youth price
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Airport fare is Included in the
Regional/Airport Day Pass -
$20.00 regular price Single BoardingAccess-a-ride
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Travel to Airport Airport trips require an upgrade
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Airport fare is Included in the
Regional/Airport Monthly Pass
Services
- Rail travel in the Airport fare zone (Denver International Airport)
- Bus service to DEN - Denver International Airport
* Discount fares apply to seniors 65+, individuals with disabilities, and Medicare recipients.
** Youth discount fares apply to youth ages 6-19 (up to three children ages 5 and younger ride free with a fare-paying adult).
*** LiVE fares apply to those enrolled in LiVE. Available fare products: MyRide mobile barcode, MyRide card, LiVE Mobile Tickets (3-Hour Pass, Day Pass, or 10-Ride Ticket Pack), paper LiVE 10-Ride Ticket Books.
**** MyRide cards are not accepted on the FlexRide service.
Active duty members of the U.S. military ride for free on all RTD services. Proof of eligibility is required for all passengers using discounted fare products.
Pick the Fare Product That's Right For You
| You ride RTD: | Your best fare is: |
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| Infrequently |
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| 2 or fewer trips per day, and fewer than 20 days per month |
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| 3 or more trips per day, and fewer than 13 days per month |
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2 trips per day, and 20 or more days per month
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3 or more trips per day, and 13 or more days per month
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| To and from the airport on a single day |
Regional/Airport Day Pass ($10.50)
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| To or from the airport more than 19 days per month |
Regional/Airport Monthly Pass ($200)
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Note: The examples above show RTD full fares. Discount fares are also available to those who qualify.
Rail Fare Zones
Additional Fare Information
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- No Refunds :
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There are no refunds for purchases of any fare products. Fare media may carry an end-of-year expiration date; if so, they may be eligible for credit towards a new ticket book during a limited period.
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- 3-Hour Pass :
- The 3-Hour Pass allows customers to take unlimited trips at the same service level on bus or train. When you scan your RTD MyRide mobile barcode or use your MyRide card your fare defaults to a 3-Hour Pass, with your trips accumulating and capping at Day or Monthly Passes depending on your travel. You can also purchase 3-Hour Passes in the RTD MyRide app (though fare capping will not apply), as well as from ticket vending machines, when boarding a bus, and at RTD Sales Outlets. The 3-Hour Pass will serve as your valid fare payment for three hours from the time of purchase, issue, or activation.
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- 10-Ride Ticket Books :
- To save time and money, you can purchase a 10-Ride Ticket Book online, from an RTD Sales Outlet, or participating King Soopers or Safeway stores or 10-Ride Ticket Pack via the RTD MyRide, Uber, Lyft, and Transit apps. Tickets from a paper ticket book must be inserted into the bus fare box when boarding a bus and will be exchanged by your driver for a printed 3-Hour Pass, if you request one. If you’re using a ticket from a ticket book to ride a train then be sure to validate the ticket prior to boarding by inserting it into the rail station’s red ticket validator, otherwise your ticket will not be considered valid fare payment. Tickets serve as your valid fare payment for three hours from the time of purchase or validation. Customers can use 2020 and 2021 10-Ride & Access-a-Ride Ticket Books through the end of 2023. No exchanges required!
Learn more about ticket books
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- Access-a-Ride :
- Access-a-Ride fares are $5.00 for Local trips, $9.00 for Regional trips, and $20.00 for trips to or from Denver International Airport. Access-a-Ride customers can pay with cash, mobile tickets, or paper tickets in the form of 6-Ride Local Ticket Books which can be used for Regional and Airport trips with additional payment. Customers with a valid Access-a-Ride ID card can ride any RTD fixed route service for free.
Get more information about Access-a-Ride fares
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- Buy online :
- The RTD Online Store allows you to place online orders using a credit card for Monthly Passes, 10-Ride Ticket Books, and Access-a-Ride Ticket Books.
Please note: online orders for ticket books are processed and shipped weekly and monthly passes are shipped once per month. Be sure to plan your orders in advance. check the online ordering calendar for exact dates.
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- Day Pass :
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Take unlimited trips at the same service level on bus or train for the entire RTD service day for the price of a round-trip (passes expire at 2:59 a.m. on the day after purchase, validations, or activation). The Local Day Pass and the Regional/Airport Day Pass are available for sale in the RTD MyRide, Uber, Lyft and Transit apps, as well as on buses (cash only, exact change), and from ticket vending machines at rail stations. When you pay for fares with your MyRide mobile barcode or MyRide card your trips will accumulate with your fare being capped at the cost of a Day Pass. The Local Day Pass is valid for Local fare, and the Regional/Airport Day Pass is valid for Local, Regional, and Airport fare.
Learn more about the RTD Day Pass
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- Discounted fares :
- Discounted fares apply to seniors 65+, individuals with disabilities, and Medicare recipients. Youth fares applies to youth ages 6-19 (up to three children ages 5 and younger ride free with a fare-paying adult). An income-based fare discount applies to individuals enrolled in RTD’s LiVE program. Active duty members of the U.S. military ride for free on all RTD services. Proof of eligibility is required for all passengers using discounted fare products.
Learn more about discount fares, proof of eligibility requirements, and special discount cards
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- Downgrades :
- In most cases the bus fare that you pay will correspond to the service level of the route (ie. Local, Regional, or Airport). However on Regional and Airport routes it is possible to take a partial trip that qualifies for a lower "downgraded" fare, depending on the route and where you board and depart. If you know your trip qualifies for a downgraded fare be sure to tell the driver before you pay your fare so that you get charged correctly.
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- Fare evasion :
- It is against the law to use RTD services without paying the fare (C.R.S. § 42-4-1416(2) Failure to Present a Valid Transit Pass or Coupon). Failure to present a valid transit pass, ticket, transfer or coupon could result in a fine of up to $106.50 including court costs. Fare evasion is punishable under the Colorado traffic code and failure to pay may result in the loss of a person's driving privileges. Multiple fare citations will result in suspension from RTD services for a pre-determined amount of time.
Learn more about RTD's fare evasion policies
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- FlexRide :
- Formerly known as Call-n-Ride. FlexRide fares are always a Local fare.
Learn more about FlexRide fares
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- Mobile Ticketing :
- Download the RTD MyRide app to pay for fares by simply scanning your MyRide mobile barcode at validators. You can also purchase 3-Hour Passes, Day Passes and Monthly Passes instantly in the app, as well as in the Uber, Lyft, and Transit apps. Mobile passes that are pre-purchased are available for future use within 45 days of purchase, and those trips do not accumulate for fare capping.
Learn more about the RTD Mobile Tickets app
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- Pass programs :
- RTD offers several pass programs including EcoPass, CollegePass, and Neighborhood EcoPass. These programs give employers, educational institutions, and neighborhoods the opportunity to provide their employees, students, or residents with discounted or subsidized RTD transit passes.
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- Rail fare zones :
- The RTD rail system is divided into four fare zones: A, B, C, and Airport. Rail fares are based on how many fare zones you travel in during your trip. Travel in one or two zones is a Local fare, travel in three zones is a Regional fare, and any trip originating or ending in the Airport zone is an Airport fare. When determining the fare for a rail trip, fare zones are not counted twice if your trip takes you out of one zone and back into the same zone during a trip.
See the fare zone map
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- RTD Nonprofit program :
- RTD's Nonprofit Program offers reduced fares to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit or governmental community/social service organizations that provide assistance to low income and homeless individuals. To learn more about the program and how to apply, please contact RTD's Nonprofit Program Coordinator by email.
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- Sales outlets :
- You can buy RTD tickets and passes at retail sales outlets at several RTD transit facilities, as well as at more than 150 participating King Soopers and Safeway stores across the Denver metro area. These sales outlets offer a convenient option for purchasing RTD passes and tickets.
Find a sales outlet near you
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- SeniorRide fares :
- SeniorRide fares range from just $3.00 to $5.25 depending on the level of service.
Learn more about SeniorRide fares
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- SkyRide fares :
- Airport fare and the Regional/Airport Day Pass are both just $10.50 (full fare). If you ride a SkyRide route without boarding or departing at DEN your trip will qualify for a downgraded fare. Depending on where you board and how far you travel you will pay either a Local or Regional fare instead of the Airport fare. Be sure to tell the driver when you board if you aren't going to DEN so that you are correctly charged the downgraded fare.
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- Upgrades :
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To get the most value and convenience customers are encouraged to use the MyRide mobile barcode or MyRide card to pay for fares. When using these forms of payment trips accumulate and fares are capped to ensure you never pay more than you should. 3-Hour Passes automatically convert to Day and Monthly Passes based on travel, and if you take a trip to a higher fare zone you'll only pay the difference.
If not using the MyRide bardcode or card, customers are encouraged to purchase the Regional/Airport Day Pass rather than relying on upgrades for making multiple trips at different fare levels. However, customers may use an upgrade on a higher level of service.
Upgrade on a Regional trip:
Cusomters with a Local ticket, Local 3-Hour Pass, Local Day Pass or Local Monthly Pass may upgrade to a Regional 3-Hour Pass (full fare upgrade $2.25 / discount fare upgrade $1.10 / youth upgrade $0.70) when boarding a regional bus and paying for the upgrade in cash.Upgrade on a trip to or from Denver International Airport:
Customers with a Local 3-Hour Pass, Local Day Pass or Local Monthly Pass may pay for an airport upgrade (full fare upgrade $7.50 / discount fare upgrade $3.75 / youth upgrade $2.30) with cash on the bus to or from the airport; or purchase an airport upgrade ticket with cash, credit or debit at a ticket vending machine at a train station. Passengers with a Regional 3-Hour Pass may pay for an airport upgrade (full fare upgrade $5.25 / discount fare upgrade $2.65 / youth upgrade $1.60) in cash when boarding the bus.