Overview of the public transportation system

Public transportation in Colorado includes buses and light rail systems. Public transportation is managed by the company called The Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Prices and discounts

• Adults from 20 to 64 years old
  A ticket that works for 3 hours is $2.75, a ticket that works all day is $5.50, and a ticket that works all month is $88.

• Adults with disabilities and adults who are 65 years and older
  A ticket that works for 3 hours is $1.35, a ticket that works all day is $2.70, and a ticket that works all month is $27. The bus driver can ask for a document that proves your disability or an ID that proves your age.

• Zero Fare for Youth
  From September 1, 2023 Through August 31, 2024, Youth 19 and Under Can Just Hop on Board. The bus driver can ask for ID.

• Children under 5 years old
  There is no name for this ticket category in English. Children younger than 5 years old can use public transportation for free. The bus driver can ask for ID.

If your household income is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level or below, you can apply for a “LiVE” program to get a 50% discount (prices for adults from 20 to 64 years old start at $1.35).

If you commute using the train line the starts in the downtown and goes to the airport, you are required to purchase a more expensive “Airport” ticket (prices for adults from 20 to 64 years old start at $10).

Full information about types of tickets and discount programs could be found at the website rtd-denver.com

Where to purchase tickets

• From the application on your phone
  The official application is called “RTD MyRide”. The application only works with bank cards.

• From the ticket machine inside the bus
  The machine only works with cash. The machine does not give any change.

• From the ticket machine at the train station
  The machine works with cash and bank cards. The machine gives change.

• At the grocery store
  Two grocery stores sell tickets: King Soopers and Safeway. You can pay with cash or a bank card. Tickets are sold in packs of 10 tickets. Tickets are sold at the Customer Service desk and are not sold at the register. 

Purchase tickets for public transportation on your phone

• Open the App Store on the iPhone or the Play Store on the Android phone (Samsung, Motorola) and download the RTD MyRide application.