Getting Around Fort Collins
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Fort Collins Airport information
America's best airport (according to both the Wall Street Journal and Skytrax!) is getting even better. DEN services more than 1,600 daily flights, making it the fifth-busiest in the nation and 20th-busiest in the world. It's in the top three largest domestic networks, with nonstop service to nearly 200 U.S. cities. International service is also booming, as DEN has recently grown to a roster of 26 international nonstop routes. An extensive development project is currently underway that will add 39 new gates and expand the Great Hall.
It's now easier than ever to get from DEN to downtown Denver. For an affordable fare, travelers are able to take the A line commuter train directly from the terminal to Denver Union Station.
It's now easier than ever to get from DEN to downtown Denver. For an affordable fare, travelers are able to take the A line commuter train directly from the terminal to Denver Union Station.
Fort Collins Train information
RTD's extensive light rail system connects commuters to stops all across the metro area, making it easy and affordable to get around. For an affordable day pass, the A Line train transports travelers directly from the terminal at Denver International Airport to Denver Union Station in the heart of downtown.
Amtrak's California Zephyr line stops in Denver on its way from San Francisco to Chicago, while the Winter Park Express whisks skiers and snowboarders from Denver Union Station straight to the platform at Winter Park (January to March).
Amtrak's California Zephyr line stops in Denver on its way from San Francisco to Chicago, while the Winter Park Express whisks skiers and snowboarders from Denver Union Station straight to the platform at Winter Park (January to March).
Fort Collins Ground information
Transport
The regional Transfort bus service runs 18 routes throughout the Fort Collins area, serving downtown Fort Collins and the Colorado State University campus, as well as connecting Fort Collins, Loveland and Berthoud with transfers to Denver's transit system. Transfort's hours of operation vary by route, but must routes generally run Monday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Two late night routes that serve downtown Fort Collins run Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 PM to 2:30 PM. There is no Sunday service. Transfort fare is $1.25 per ride; late night service is $1 per ride. Passengers ages 17 and younger ride free. Transfort will be unveiling MAX service – the first bus rapid transit system in Front Range – by May 2014. MAX will operate along the Mason Corridor, a five-mile north-south byway that extends from Cherry Street in downtown Fort Collins to south of Harmony Road. MAX will run Monday through Saturday from 5 AM to midnight. One-way fare will be $1.25 for adults and free for children under 18 years old.
Airport Shuttle Service
Visitors to Fort Collins can catch a ride from Denver International Airport via a number of airport shuttle service providers, including Green Ride Colorado and SuperShuttle Airport Shuttle. Green Ride Colorado offers shared-ride airport service between Fort Collins and Denver International Airport, while SuperShuttle Airport Shuttle offers shuttle, taxi, motorcoach and chauffered car service between Denver International Airport, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont and Estes Park. Both companies offer several daily trips; fares vary by destination and number of passengers.
Rental Cars
Denver International Airport houses rental car counters for Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Collar, E-Z, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Fort Collins via Denver International Airport should expect to pay approximately $190 in taxi fare.
The regional Transfort bus service runs 18 routes throughout the Fort Collins area, serving downtown Fort Collins and the Colorado State University campus, as well as connecting Fort Collins, Loveland and Berthoud with transfers to Denver's transit system. Transfort's hours of operation vary by route, but must routes generally run Monday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Two late night routes that serve downtown Fort Collins run Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 PM to 2:30 PM. There is no Sunday service. Transfort fare is $1.25 per ride; late night service is $1 per ride. Passengers ages 17 and younger ride free. Transfort will be unveiling MAX service – the first bus rapid transit system in Front Range – by May 2014. MAX will operate along the Mason Corridor, a five-mile north-south byway that extends from Cherry Street in downtown Fort Collins to south of Harmony Road. MAX will run Monday through Saturday from 5 AM to midnight. One-way fare will be $1.25 for adults and free for children under 18 years old.
Airport Shuttle Service
Visitors to Fort Collins can catch a ride from Denver International Airport via a number of airport shuttle service providers, including Green Ride Colorado and SuperShuttle Airport Shuttle. Green Ride Colorado offers shared-ride airport service between Fort Collins and Denver International Airport, while SuperShuttle Airport Shuttle offers shuttle, taxi, motorcoach and chauffered car service between Denver International Airport, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont and Estes Park. Both companies offer several daily trips; fares vary by destination and number of passengers.
Rental Cars
Denver International Airport houses rental car counters for Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Collar, E-Z, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Fort Collins via Denver International Airport should expect to pay approximately $190 in taxi fare.
Fort Collins Public information
RTD offers eco-friendly bus transportation throughout the metro area, as well as SkyRide bus service to and from Denver International Airport. Downtown, rideshare services, taxis, pedicabs, and free shuttles on the 16th Street Mall are readily available.