Quiet Zones

RTD instituted quiet zones when the N Line opened for service on September 21, 2020. It is important to note that quiet zones aren’t always quiet. Train operators maintain the discretion to use train horns under circumstances requiring additional safety precautions. If there are questions or concerns about train horn usage, residents may contact RTD Customer Care at 303-299-6000.

Connecting Downtown to Thornton and Beyond

The N Line adds even more commuter rail service to connect the metro Denver region. The first 13 miles of the proposed 18.5-mile line provides service from Union Station through Denver, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, and eventually North Adams County. The remaining 5.5 miles will provide service to SH 7/162nd Avenue Station.

At Union Station, passengers can connect to the  E  and  W  light rail lines, the A Line to the airport, the B Lineto Westminster, the G Line to Arvada/Wheat Ridge, Local and Regional buses, the Free MallRide, and Free MetroRide.

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Fares

How much does it cost?

RTD's 6 month promotional fare pilot program will end on Saturday, March 27. To see how your fare will be calculated at the start of service on Sunday, March 28, please select your start and end stops on the fare calculator below.

See examples of how transfers may affect your fare.

N Line Fare Transfers

Origin Destination Fare Zones After Transfer Fare
Eastlake•124th Union Station 3 (A, B & C) Regional
Northglenn•112th Blake•38th 3 (A, B & C) Regional
Thornton Crossroads•104th Central Park 2 (A & B) Local
Original Thornton•88th 61st•Peña 3 (A, B & C) Regional
48th & Brighton•Nat’l Western Center Denver Airport 4 (A, B, C & Airport) Airport

3-Hour Passes

local

$3.00
1-2 rail fare zones

regional

$5.25
3 rail fare zones

airport

$10.50
to / from DIA

Buy Tickets and Day Passes

You can buy 3-Hour Passes and Day Passes using cash, credit or debit at the ticket vending machines located at any RTD rail station, or on the RTD Mobile Tickets app. The Day Pass grants unlimited travel for the remainder of the service day.

Learn more about ticket vending machines
Learn more about Day Pass

Monthly Pass

Take unlimited rides all month with RTD's Monthly Pass. Monthly Passes may be purchased at any RTD sales outletonline, on the RTD Mobile Tickets app, or at participating King Soopers and Safeway stores.

Learn more about Monthly Pass

EcoPass and CollegePass

Service on the N Line is included with all EcoPass, CollegePass, and Neighborhood EcoPass cards, including service to and from the Denver Airport Station on either SkyRide or the A Line at no additional charge.

Stations

The N Line is proposed to have nine stations total, including Union Station, when the entire line is complete. The first phase of 13 miles includes seven stations, and runs from downtown’s Union Station to Eastlake•124th. It offers five new Park-n-Rides that add a total of 2,480 parking spots. The remaining 5.5 miles of track, which includes stations at York•144th and North Thornton•Hwy 7 is currently unfunded. Construction will begin in the future as funding becomes available.

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Union Station Transit Center

  • Address:

    1700 Wewatta St
    Denver, CO 80202
    United States

  • Car Parking: No
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • Travel time to Denver Airport Station: 37 Minutes
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48th Ave/Brighton Blvd@Nat'l Western Ctr

  • Address:

    4903 N Brighton Blvd
    Denver, CO 80216
    United States

  • Car Parking: No
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • Travel time to Union Station: 8 Minutes
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Commerce City / 72nd Ave

  • Address:

    3838 E 72nd Ave
    Commerce City, CO 80022
    United States

  • Car Parking: 330 spaces
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • Travel time to Union Station: 13 Minutes
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Original Thornton / 88th Ave

  • Address:

    8989 Welby Rd
    Thornton, CO 80229
    United States

  • Car Parking: 550 spaces
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • FlexRides:
  • Travel time to Union Station: 18 Minutes
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Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave

  • Address:

    10375 Colorado Blvd
    Thornton, CO 80229
    United States

  • Car Parking: 880 spaces
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • FlexRides:
  • Travel time to Union Station: 21 Minutes
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Northglenn / 112th Ave

  • Address:

    11355 York St
    Northglenn, CO 80233
    United States

  • Car Parking: 310 spaces
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • FlexRides:
  • Travel time to Union Station: 24 Minutes
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Eastlake / 124th Ave

  • Address:

    12500 Claude Ct
    Thornton, CO 80241
    United States

  • Car Parking: 410 spaces
  • Bike Parking: Yes
  • Connecting rail lines:
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  • FlexRides:
  • Travel time to Union Station: 29 Minutes
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York & 144th - future planned station

  • Car Parking: No
  • Bike Parking: No
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North Thornton & Hwy 7 - future planned station

  • Car Parking: No
  • Bike Parking: No

Parking

Parking Your Car:

  • Parking fees at RTD Park-n-Rides depends on if your car is registered within the RTD service area. Check out how to park.

  • If your vehicle is registered within the RTD service area, parking at RTD Park-n-Rides is free for the first 24 hours. After 24 hours, a $2.00 daily fee applies. You must pay before getting on the train.

  • If your vehicle is registered out of district, a $4.00 daily fee applies. You must pay before getting on the train.

  • Vehicles may not be parked continuously for longer than 30 consecutive days. Vehicles parked greater than 30 consecutive days without being moved may be subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense.

How To Pay For Parking:

Pay Onsite

Women Parking at A-Line Station

Look for the blue canopy and kiosk. You can pay in cash (exact change) or credit card.

Pay By Phone

Using Phone to Pay for Parking

Call 1-877-727-5951 (paying by phone will incur a nominal fee)

Pay Online

ParkMobile - Parking Made Simple

www.parkmobile.com or download the Parkmobile app.

You must pay onsite, prior to leaving your vehicle. Non-payment of applicable parking fees will result in a fine. Take your paid parking ticket with you – be safe and don’t leave it on your dash.