Convenient connections
The completion of the Union Station Transit Center on May 9, 2014 has brought multiple elements of transit under one roof in the heart of downtown Denver. A true multi-modal hub, you can hop on one of many RTD services to get where you’re going.
Rail W, C, and E lines
The rail station at Union Station was relocated in 2012 as the first part of the transit transformation happening downtown. The rail station on Chestnut Street provides the end-of-line station for the C, E and W lines.
Learn moreLocal and regional bus routes
The Union Station bus concourse is a brand new 22-gate underground bus facility that serves 16 distinct bus routes, including the new Free MetroRide. Located at 1700 Wewatta Street in Denver, the new transit hub provides easy access to all transit options downtown.
Learn moreFree MallRide
The Free MallRide has been giving free rides up and down the 16th Street Mall since 1982, and carries more than 13 million passengers a year. The Free MallRide provides easy access to Union Station and the underground bus concourse.
Learn moreFree MetroRide
The Free MetroRide is the perfect option for downtown commuters, providing quick and easy trips between Civic Center and Union Station during peak rush hours. The new service has uniquely branded buses that are easy to identify on 18th and 19th streets.
Learn moreCommuter rail
Union Station is the starting point for the University of Colorado A Line to DIA, the B Line to Westminster, and the G Line to Arvada/Wheat Ridge.
Learn moreNew state of the art Union Station Bus Concourse
The Union Station bus concourse is a brand new sleek 22-gate underground bus facility that serves more than 18 bus routes, including the new Free MetroRide and Free MallRide. Located at 1700 Wewatta Street in Denver, the new transit hub provides convenient connections across our system and is just a step away from light rail and commuter rail.
Union Station Bus Concourse
More service to come
Experience a transportation transformation with bus, light rail, commuter rail, and Amtrak all in a central location for easy connections across the metro area and beyond.
University of Colorado A Line Now Open
Connecting Denver to DIA
DIA is getting closer every day. This 22.8-mile commuter rail corridor operates between Union Station and Denver International Airport.
G Line Now Open
Connecting Denver, Arvada, and Wheat Ridge
This 11.2-mile electric commuter rail line will connect Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada.
B Line Now Open
Connecting Denver and Westminster
The first 6.2-mile segment of the B Line from Union Station to Westminster opened July 25, 2016. When completed, the entire B Line will be a 41-mile commuter rail project from Union Station to Longmont, passing through North Denver, Adams County, Westminster, Broomfield, Louisville and Boulder.
N Line coming soon
Connecting Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, and Northglenn
Running from Union Station through Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn and Adams County, this 13-mile commuter rail line will provide new transportation options to riders in the north region.
With service from Denver International Airport into the heart of Downtown Denver at Union Station, the University of Colorado A Line is opening up connections all across the Denver-metro area. Union Station is a multi-modal transit hub offering light rail, commuter rail, Greyhound, and Amtrak, as well as local and regional bus routes serving destinations across the region.
The University of Colorado A Line boards on Track 1 and Track 2. The B Line boards on Track 8.
Rail connections
- AUnion Station to Denver Airport Station
- BUnion Station to Westminster Station
- CUnion Station to Littleton
- EUnion Station to Lone Tree
- GUnion Station to Wheat Ridge
- WUnion Station to JeffCo - Golden Station
- NUnion Station to Thornton - coming soon
Bus connections
- 0 South Broadway
- 15 East Colfax Avenue
- 19 North Pecos
- 20 20th Avenue
- 31L North Federal Limited
- 39L North Colorado Limited
- 55L Olde Town Arvada Limited
- 72L Quaker via Ward Limited
- 80L West 80th Limited
- 104X Commerce City/Denver Express
- 120X Thornton/Wagon Road Express
- FF1/FF2/FF3/FF6 Denver/Boulder
- L/LX/LNX/LSX Longmont/Denver
- Free MallRide 16th Street Mall
- Free MetroRide 18th/19th Street to Civic Center Station
Free Wifi at Union Station Bus Concourse
The underground bus concourse at Union Station provides all visitors with free access to Xfinity WiFi service. Simply connect to “xfinitywifi” to get Internet access.
- Enable WiFi on your device
- Select "xfinitywifi" network
- Open browser and begin
Union Station Landmarks
What used to be an abandoned rail yard is now a bustling urban environment, bursting with new businesses, new buildings, and new transportation options. Check out an interactive map of the area surrounding Union Station including five transit services, the immaculate Crawford Hotel, beautiful public spaces, and bustling retail, restaurants and boutiques.
- Rail
- Chestnut Pavilion
- Underground Bus Concourse
- 17th Street Promenade
- Wewatta Pavilion
- Platform 4 Pavilion
- Train Hall
- Platform 2 Pavilion
- Union Station Pavilion
- The Great Hall
- Crawford Hotel
- One Union Station
- Wynkoop Plaza
Rail
Relocated in 2012 as a part of the Union Station master development plan, the C, E, and W rail lines use Union Station as the end-of-line station.
- C Line to Littleton – opened in 2000
- E Line to Lone Tree – opened in 2006
- W Line to Golden – opened in 2013
Chestnut Pavilion
Closest to the rail plaza, this entry point to the underground bus concourse has stairs, escalators, and an elevator.
Bus Concourse
Now open, the bright, bold, and spacious, 22-gate underground Union Station Bus Concourse offers a comfortable, convenient experience for commuters and visitors alike.
The bus concourse serves 18 bus routes, including the new Free MetroRide and Free MallRide and three commercial routes. As a result, Market Street Station closed on May 11, 2014 and all service formerly running through Market Street Station moved to the new Union Station Bus Concourse.
Learn more about the Union Station Bus Concourse17th Street Promenade
The 17th Street Promenade is more than 30,000 square feet of shady, garden style public space. There’s more than 20 benches and 30 different types of drought resistant plants that help create an oasis in the middle of Union Station.
Wewatta Pavilion
Located at 17th and Wewatta, this entry point into the underground bus concourse has stairs, escalators, and an elevator.
Train Hall
The Train Hall is home to our commuter rail lines. As part of the FasTracks program, commuter rail lines expand the RTD rail system north, east, and west, offering you more connections than ever before.
- University of Colorado A Line to Denver International Airport is now open
- G Line to Arvada/Wheat Ridge is now open
- B line to Westminster is now open
- N Line to Thornton will open soon
Platform 4 Pavilion
This smaller pavilion provides access between the train hall and the bus concourse.
Platform 2 Pavilion
Amtrak customers can board their train off platform two, accessible from this pavilion. This smaller pavilion provides access between the train hall and the bus concourse.
Union Station Pavilion
Located nearest to the historic building, this entry point into the underground bus concourse and the train hall has stairs, escalators, and an elevator.
Great Hall in Union Station
Inside the historic building is the “Great Hall”, a 22,000 square foot, multi-use public space with these exciting new dining and retail options:
The Crawford Hotel
The historic Union Station building is being transformed into the Crawford Hotel, a 112-room independent hotel that will fill the upper levels. The Crawford Hotel, named after Union Station partner Dana Crawford, is managed by Denver’s Sage Hospitality.
Learn more about the luxurious Crawford HotelOne Union Station
LoDo is getting new restaurants and retail options that will make Union Station one of the hottest locations in town. Take a look at some of these featured restaurants:
Wynkoop Plaza
This public plaza is 40,000 square feet of space designed to accommodate outdoor concerts, festivals, and holiday gatherings.