Take RTD to Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival will take place in Boulder, Colorado from January 21 – 31, 2027, marking a historic debut in its new permanent home. RTD will serve as the premier transit partner for this influential event. RTD will provide enhanced service in defined free fare routes in the Boulder area during the event. A temporary service, Route CHAT, will provide access to Chautauqua Park, a key festival venue.

The following Boulder routes will operate enhanced free fare service during the event

BOLTProvides service between Boulder and Longmont. Extended service from 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
JUMPBoulder via Arapahoe provides east-west connectivity to venues and activity centers along the Arapahoe corridor. Extended service from 5:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. weekdays, 6:15 a.m. – 2 a.m. weekends.
SKIPServes the Broadway corridor and connects several Boulder venue clusters. Increasing frequency and extending service from 5:15 a.m. – 2 a.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. weekends.
CHATChautauqua Park provides temporary new service to Chautauqua Park, a key festival venue location operating every 10 minutes, 8 a.m. – midnight.
HOPProvided by City of Boulder, service will run 6 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.

The following routes will be available with regular fare and offer increased vehicles or hours of operation to support visitors and increased ridership

AB and AL - SkyRide RoutesAdditional buses will be staged to support crowds.
Flatiron FlyerOperating until 2 a.m.

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Riding with RTD

Taking transit is easy and convenient. Learn about special discounts when traveling in regular fare routes.
Zero Fare for Youth19 and under ride at no cost under the Zero Fare for Youth program.Senior DiscountSeniors 65+ are eligible for a 50% discount on all regular bus and train services. Active-Duty MilitaryActive-duty members of the U.S. military ride at no cost on all RTD services.

Parking at RTD Park-n-Rides and Stations

Once you've arrived at a Park-n-Ride or train station, leave your car and make your way Sundance Film Festival using RTD services.

If your vehicle is registered within RTD boundaries, it’s free to park at nearly all RTD Park-n-Rides for up to 24 hours. Use our Plate Lookup tool to confirm if your vehicle is registered to an address inside or outside the district.

Get to Sundance Film Festival Safely with RTD

Colorado could experience inclement weather in January, keep these winter safety reminders in mind when using RTD services.

  • Remember, dress warmly and put on an extra layer.
  • Take an earlier trip to ensure you get to your destination on time.
  • Stand back. Buses may slide on snow as they approach the curb.
  • Be careful on the platform during winter weather. Walk slowly and stay away from the platform edge until the train completely stops.
  • Snowy floors can be slippery. Kick the snow from your shoes before getting on the train.