There are 4 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs by train, bus, 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 9m$16–19Drive 55.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springscar 55.9 mi
1h 5m$11–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Idaho Springs55.9 mi
1h 5mBus
- 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
2h 50m$12–15
Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Idaho Springs. 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 2h 50m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Idaho Springs is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $16 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Denver Airport Station Gate 8.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Idaho Springs.
There are 103+ hotels available in Idaho Springs.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Idaho Springs, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Idaho Springs via US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Train from Denver Airport Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $10
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- 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
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Idaho Springs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



