How to get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail?

From W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail

To get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 17 bus from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St station to Oak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W light rail and finally take the 15L bus from Decatur / Federal Station Gate E station to Market St & 14th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from W Colfax Ave & Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Colorado - Denver on the Moovit app.

51min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - W
Bus - 15L15L
Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
Leaves from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Colfax Ave & Tabor St
    ID 12992
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Federal Cntr Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Station
    ID 34239
    7 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Decatur-Federal Station
    ID 34232
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decatur / Federal Station Gate E
    ID 13703
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 15L15L
    Wait for bus
    15L
    Aurora Metro Center Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 14th St
    ID 21374
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
    Walk to
    University of Colorado - Denver
    1250 14th St
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail via 17 and W

To get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver in Denver, take the 17 bus from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St station to Oak Station station. Next, take the W light rail from Oak Station station to Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from W Colfax Ave & Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Colorado - Denver on the Moovit app.

48min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - W
Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
Leaves from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Colfax Ave & Tabor St
    ID 12992
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Federal Cntr Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Station
    ID 34239
    7 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens Station
    ID 34110
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
    Walk to
    University of Colorado - Denver
    1250 14th St
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver

The distance between W Colfax Ave & Union St and University of Colorado - Denver is approximately 8.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Denver – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver

To check the bus and light rail schedule from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (W Colfax Ave & Union St) and destination (University of Colorado - Denver), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 and light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail via 17 and W

To get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver in Denver, take the 17 bus from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St station to Oak Station station. Next, take the W light rail from Oak Station station to Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from W Colfax Ave & Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to University of Colorado - Denver on the Moovit app.

48min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Light Rail - W
Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
Leaves from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Colfax Ave & Tabor St
    ID 12992
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Federal Cntr Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Station
    ID 34239
    7 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens Station
    ID 34110
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Colorado - Denver
    Walk to
    University of Colorado - Denver
    1250 14th St
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 17, Light Rail line W, Bus line 15L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 17, Light Rail line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between W Colfax Ave & Union St and University of Colorado - Denver?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver?

    The 17 bus line goes from W Colfax Ave & Tabor St station near W Colfax Ave & Union St in Lakewood to Federal Cntr Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Federal Cntr Station station near University of Colorado - Denver.

  • How long does it take to travel from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between W Colfax Ave & Union St and University of Colorado - Denver by bus and light rail is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near W Colfax Ave & Union St to get to University of Colorado - Denver?

    Get on the 17 bus from the W Colfax Ave & Tabor St stop near W Colfax Ave & Union St in Lakewood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between W Colfax Ave & Union St and University of Colorado - Denver?

    Get off the bus at the Federal Cntr Station stop, which is closest to University of Colorado - Denver.

  • When is the first bus from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver?

    The first bus from W Colfax Ave & Union St in Lakewood to University of Colorado - Denver in Denver is 20th Avenue. It leaves the W 20th Ave & Simms St stop at 1:23 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver?

    The ride from W Colfax Ave & Union St to University of Colorado - Denver costs $3.00.

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