The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is the public bus and light rail system for the Denver Metropolitan area. RTD has more than 170 bus routes, 9 rail lines, and many specialty services
RTD Schedule
More Information on RTD Services: RTD-Denver.com
All RTD buses and rail vehicles are accessible for mobility aids. An RTD bus stop is located adjacent to the ground of Ball Arena at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway. The W, C and E lines provide light rail services to the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens stop. Bus and rail operators are trained to assist passengers with disabilities boarding or exiting the vehicle. More information is available HERE.
- Buses
- An RTD bus stop is located adjacent to the grounds of Ball Arena at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway and is served by bus routes 1, 15L and 20.
For an updated RTD bus route schedule, call 303.299.6000 or visit HERE
- An RTD bus stop is located adjacent to the grounds of Ball Arena at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway and is served by bus routes 1, 15L and 20.
- MallRide
- The MallRide provides FREE shuttle service on the 16th Street Mall. The Mall extends approximately two miles and accesses both northbound and southbound light rail service at Union Station and the 16th Street Mall.
- Light Rail
- The C Line from the Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station and E Line from the Lincoln Light Rail Station provide light rail service to the historic Union Station in LoDo with a stop at Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens. D Line from Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station, F Line from Lincoln Light Rail Station and H Line from the Nine Mile Light Rail Station provide light rail service to 16th/California in Downtown Denver.
Link to Light Rail Map
C and E Line Schedules
(Please note that light rail service to and from Union Station will increase during major sporting events, concerts and other special events.)- C LINE - Littleton/Mineral to Union Station
- Monday – Friday: 5:00a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (except Holidays)
- Train stops approximately every 15 minutes
- Saturday & Sunday: 6:00a.m. – 11:30p.m., every 15 minutes
- E LINE - Lincoln to Union Station
- Monday – Friday: 5:00a.m. – 11:30p.m.
- Train stops approximately every 30 minutes
- Saturday & Sunday: 6:00a.m. – 11:30p.m., every 15 minutes
- W LINE - Jefferson County Government Center to Union Station
- Monday through Friday: 4:00a.m. – 12:00a.m.
- Train stops approximately every 30 minutes
- Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Train stops approximately every 15 minutes
- C LINE - Littleton/Mineral to Union Station
- The C Line from the Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station and E Line from the Lincoln Light Rail Station provide light rail service to the historic Union Station in LoDo with a stop at Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens. D Line from Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station, F Line from Lincoln Light Rail Station and H Line from the Nine Mile Light Rail Station provide light rail service to 16th/California in Downtown Denver.
Biking
Bike Trails
Ball Arena is accessible by the multi-use Cherry Creek Trail, and shared-use sidewalk on Auraria Parkway. CLICK HERE To view Denver’s Bike Map.
Bicycle Parking
There are three bicycle racks located on Ball Arena grounds: one outside the East Atrium, one outside the Grand Atrium and one in Toyota Prius Lot South.
B-Cycle Program
Denver B-cycle is the first large-scale municipal bike sharing system in the United States, placing dozens of special bike stations (B-stations) in downtown Denver. Denver B-cycle members will be able to pick up one of the red bikes at any B-station and drop it off at any B-station. Denver Bike Sharing has a B-station located West of Ball Arena’s Grand Atrium entrances, near Toyota Camry Lot North (map). Find out more and sign up at denver.bcycle.com.
Rideshare
Rideshare Pickup Zone
Ball Arena features a designated rideshare pickup zone alongside the RAV4 parking lot, providing fans with a quicker exit post-game.