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How to get from Denver Airport to Golden, CO by bus, light rail and train?

From Denver Airport to Golden, CO by bus, light rail and train

To get from Denver Airport to Golden, CO you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the A train from Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10 station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W light rail and finally take the 17 bus from Oak Station station to Washington Ave & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Denver Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Golden, CO on the Moovit app.

131min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - A
Light Rail - W
Bus - 1717
Walk to Golden, CO
Leaves from Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    350 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oak Station
    ID 34239
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    10th & Wash
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 13th St
    ID 24413
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Golden, CO
    Walk to
    Golden, CO
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Denver Airport to Golden, CO

The distance between Denver Airport and Golden, CO is approximately 37.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Denver Airport to Golden, CO by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Golden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Denver Airport to Golden, CO

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Denver Airport to Golden, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Denver Airport) and destination (Golden, CO), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Denver Airport to Golden, CO?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line A, Light Rail line W, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct train between Denver Airport and Golden, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Denver Airport to Golden, CO?

    The A train line goes from Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10 station near Denver Airport in Denver to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Union Station near Golden, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Denver Airport to Golden, CO by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Denver Airport and Golden, CO by train, light rail and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Denver Airport to get to Golden, CO?

    Get on the A train from the Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10 station near Denver Airport in Denver.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Denver Airport and Golden, CO?

    Get off the train at the Union Station, which is closest to Golden, CO.

  • How much is the total train, light rail and bus fare from Denver Airport to Golden, CO?

    The ride from Denver Airport to Golden, CO costs $10.50.