# DEN — Denver (Denver International Airport)

> DEN (Denver International Airport) is the main international airport serving Denver, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/den-denver

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** University of Colorado A-Line train
- **Typical fare:** $10.50
- **Journey time:** 37 min to Union Station
- **Pickup point:** Westin hotel entrance, train level
- **Key warning:** Don't take unmarked 'town cars' offering flat rates
- **Fare reality (DEN → Downtown):** expected $10.50–$70 · concerning $90+ · likely scam $120+ town car
- **Overall risk:** low — Far from the city but the A-Line train makes it painless. Watch for unmetered town cars curbside.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of DEN, ranked

1. **A-Line Train** _(recommended)_ — cost $10.50, journey 37 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No traffic; Direct to Union Station
   - Cons: Long walk in terminal
2. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $45–$75, journey 35–50 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Surge at peak
3. **Taxi** — cost $65–$80, journey 35–50 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: More expensive than rideshare
4. **Hotel shuttle** — cost $25–$45, journey 45–60 min, wait Hourly, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct
   - Cons: Slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at DEN

1. Follow signs to the Westin and train platform
2. Buy A-Line ticket from machine ($10.50)
3. Train every 15 min to Union Station
4. For Uber/Lyft go to Level 5, Island 1 or 2
5. Expect 35–50 min to downtown by car

## Common scams at DEN

- **'Town car' flat rate** (medium risk): Driver at curb offers a $120 flat to downtown. _How to avoid:_ Use the app. Real rideshare is $45–$75.
- **Unmetered taxi** (medium risk): Driver skips the meter and quotes a flat fee. _How to avoid:_ Always insist on the meter or use rideshare.

## Payment warnings at DEN

- A-Line ticket machines accept cards
- Tolls (E-470) auto-billed to rideshare

## Arrival checklist for DEN

- A-Line to Union Station
- Rideshare from Level 5
- Skip curbside town cars

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Last updated: May 2026

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