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Air and Rail Transportation to Denver Plan to fly into Denver International Airport (DEN). Most major airlines serve Denver and both United and Frontier maintain hubs here. IUG has negotiated a discount with American Airlines. Details are available here. If you prefer to travel by train, Amtrak’s California Zephyr provides daily service through Denver.
Ground Transportation Denver International Airport, or DIA, is located about 23 miles from downtown. Depending on traffic and weather conditions, it can take 45 to 60 minutes to travel between downtown and the airport. Check the airport’s website for a variety of options including public transit, taxis, vans, etc. IUG has negotiated a $28 round-trip coupon from SuperShuttle. One-way taxi fare from the airport to downtown is generally in the $50-60 range so it pays to consider your options. RTD’s skyRide is a convenient and inexpensive means of transport from and to DIA. A one-way trip on skyRide between the airport and downtown costs just $8.00. skyRide buses stop at the Market Street Station (16th Street Mall and Market Street) or the Denver Bus Center (19th & Arapahoe Streets). Buses are scheduled at least once an hour. skyRide drivers make your trip easy by loading and unloading large baggage for you. The trip takes about 50 minutes on skyRide’s deluxe transit coaches with comfortable reclining seats, individual reading lights, and overhead compartments for smaller luggage. To get to the Hyatt using skyRide: Board the bus on Level 5 of the airport terminal. Be sure to take the 'AF' bus and have the exact fare in cash. Get off the bus downtown at the Market Street Station. Take the free eastbound MallRide shuttle bus seven blocks to California Street. MallRide stops at all intersections and streets are announced. Upon exiting the shuttle, you'll see the Hyatt one block down California street to your right.
Rental Cars If you plan to explore the Denver metro area, the Front Range, or other parts of Colorado while attending IUG, you may want to rent a car. IUG has a conference rate with Avis. All of the other major rental companies have a presence at DIA and several have offices in Downtown Denver. Avis, 1900 Broadway. 303-839-1280 Budget, 1980 Broadway. 303-292-9341 Enterprise, 2255 Broadway. 303-293-8644 Hertz, 2001 Welton. 303-297-9400
Public Transit RTD, Denver’s public transit system, is frequently rated among the best in the country. Downtown transportation is quick, reliable, and free. Free shuttle buses (MallRide) run along the 16th Street Mall from Broadway to Union Station and stop at every cross street. Both the Market Street and Civic Center bus stations have complete RTD system maps and schedules. RTD’s system of local and regional buses and light rail make it easy to explore most of Denver, including Boulder, via public transportation. Visit www.rtd-denver.com or call 303-299-6000.
Taxis It is difficult to hail a cab on the street in Denver. Restaurants, bars, and hotels are generally happy to call a cab for you. Or call one yourself...two taxi services have easy to remember numbers: 303-333-3333 or 303-777-7777.
Maps
See also the IUG Conference Transportation Information page.
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