There are 5 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk by train, bus, tram, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Denver Airport Station to Union Stationtrain A
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus West / ...
2h 30m$42–51Drive 54.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawkcar 54.7 mi
1h 13m$10–15Train, tram, bus
- Take the train from Denver Airport Station to Union Stationtrain A
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Federal Center Stationtram W
- Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus
2h 47m$43–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Black Hawk54.7 mi
1h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus Ab1 / ...
- Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D to Union Stationbus Ff1
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus
3h 11m$38–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Black Hawk. However, there are services departing from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 and arriving at Idaho Springs via US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Black Hawk is 65 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Denver Airport Station Gate 8.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Black Hawk.
There are 167+ hotels available in Black Hawk.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Black Hawk, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Black Hawk via US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and Idaho Springs in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Train from Denver Airport Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $10
Train from Denver Airport Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $10
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Federal Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Black Hawk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Black Hawk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



