Take the Train!

I have lots of details here but it's actually VERY easy to ride the train.

• Google Maps does a good job of staying up-to-date. 

• So,  detours are included and up-to-date, when happening (route cancellations, etc)

Start Here

Do yourself a favor and install the app on your phone, before leaving home.

• Get the RTD MyRide app, for your phone! 

  • https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/myride 

• Or, use a computer/browser, for Service Alerts (delays) and Route Planning

  • RTD Website for "Next Ride"

  • https://www.rtd-denver.com/service-alerts

Train Routes, Detours, and Delays

"Normal Train Info" (when the D and E trains are running "normally")

Three little letters... just remember these three letters (for the train "names"):

• AED  (south bound)

  • Mnemonic: "Automatic External Defibrillator"

    • Going from DIA to Littleton-Mineral Stations

    • https://sites.google.com/view/no-car-no-problem/light-rail/rtd-south-a-e-d 

• DEA (north bound)

  • Mnemonic: "Drug Enforcement Agency") 

    • Going from Littleton-Mineral to DIA

    • https://sites.google.com/view/no-car-no-problem/light-rail/rtd-north-d-e-a 

Install the RTD App "RTD MyRide" - for  Mobile Ticketing

Skip buying from a kiosk and save time!

• https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/mobile-ticketing

• "Use your mobile phone to scan and ride with RTD MyRide! RTD tickets and passes also available on the Uber and Transit apps."

Purchase Before Leaving Home

• You can purchased tickets WAAAAY in advance - they expire 44+ days after purchase

  • Once you board the train, "Activate" the ticket(s) purchased, on your phone/app

    • Purchased tickets will be listed in the app's "Ticket Wallet"

    • You can choose to save your payment method, or not, in the app (I choose not to, by default, for most apps - in case they get hacked)

Ease and Convenience in the Palm of your Hand

• The RTD MyRide app lets you scan and ride using your MyRide mobile barcode. Simply scan your barcode at validators on buses and rail platforms and your fare is automatically deducted from your account balance.

How to Scan and Ride

• Simply open the RTD MyRide app and scan your MyRide barcode at the validator, and your fare will automatically be deducted from your MyRide balance. Scan before every trip and transfer and you'll never pay more than you should as fares are capped at the cost of a Day and Monthly Pass!

How to Purchase Mobile Tickets

• Pre-purchase tickets for future use or buy a ticket on the day of travel

• (Pre-purchased tickets expire 45 days after purchase even if not activated. Activated tickets expire at 2:59 a.m. the following morning after activation)

• Select "Buy Ticket"

• Select ticket type

• Enter payment info and the pass is delivered instantly

• Activate your ticket before boarding a bus or train

• Show to operator and fare inspector