RIDING THE LIGHT RAIL
Finding the nearest Light Rail Station
View a map of the light rail station: 
The light rail stations are clearly indicated on the map above. Stations are easy to spot by their open design, arched roof and green poles. Conveniently, all of the stations within the South I-25 Urban Corridor have park-n-Ride lots where parking is free of charge to registered vehicles within the Regional Transportation District. Registered cars may park for free for up to 24 hours.For more information on RTD's parking program, please visit www.rtddenver.com.
Purchasing a Ticket
A stainless steel ticket vending machine is located at each station.
Purchasing instructions:
2) Choose your destination on the screen.
3) Select how many tickets you would like to purchase.
4) The machine will calculate how much you owe depending on the number of zones you will travel within. Then, simply insert your money and receive your ticket(s). Local rides include travel in one and two zones, express rides include three zones and regional rides include travel through all four zones. Note: Please be sure to bring cash.
The Cost
A one-way Local fare (two zones) is $2.00; a one-way Express fare (three zones) is $3.50; a one-way regional fare (four zones) is $4.50. Again, the vending machine will calculate exactly how much you owe. You must pay with cash. Currently, the vending machines DO NOT take credit cards or bills larger than $20. Children 5 and under ride for free, when accompanied by a paid adult.
Locating the correct rail line going in the correct direction
Overhead, signs indicate whether the train is heading Northbound or Southbound. Signs on each train indicate the light rail line you are taking, either: C, D, E, F, G or H. The lines are color-coded as well for your convenience.
There are three main lines that serve the South I-25 Urban corridor.
The E line (purple) travels from the Lincoln Avenue Station to Union Station in lower downtown.
The F line (red) travels from the Lincoln Avenue Station through Downtown Denver to the 30th and Downing Station.
The G Line (gold) travels from the Lincoln Avenue Station to the Nine Mile Station in Aurora, along I-225.
How to Board the Light Rail
Stand behind the yellow warning strip. Light rail trains stop at all stations, so there is no need to signal the driver. Once the train has stopped, stand back as the system is automatic and the doors will open. Let other passengers exit the train, and then board.
Ticket Inspection
Fare inspectors circulate through various cars to check for valid tickets. Failure to provide a valid ticket will result in a fine.
Departure
The light rail train will stop at every station along the route. If the doors close before you are able to exit, push the "Open Door" button located on the handrail beside each door.
Transferring to a Bus:
To continue on the bus to reach your final destination, show the driver the validated light rail ticket to board the bus. It is not necessary to purchase another ticket.
Southmoor
The Southmoor park-n-Ride is located just south of Hampden Avenue off Monaco Street on the east side of I-25. There are 788 parking spaces as well as a bus turn-around. The Southmoor light rail station is on the west side of I-25 and is accessible via the I-25 underpass.
The following RTD bus routes serve the Southmoor station: 35, 40, 65 and 105
Belleview
The Belleview light rail station is just north of Belleview Avenue off Quebec Street. Belleview park-n-Ride provides 59 parking spaces accessible from Quebec Street. It can also be accessed from Union Street via stairs, an elevator tower and sidewalk.
The Belleview station is the site of a new transit oriented development, still in the planning stages.
The following RTD bus routes serve the Belleview station: 27, 46, 105, 727 and U
Orchard
The Orchard station is tucked in the heart of the DTC, north of Orchard Road and west of I-25 off Greenwood Plaza Blvd. The Orchard park-n-Ride provides 48 parking spaces and a pedestrian bridge, which allows riders easy access to the offices on the east side of I-25.
Bus Routes 105, 465, 727 and AT serve the Orchard station.
Arapahoe at Village Center
The Arapahoe at Village Center Station, north of Arapahoe Road at Yosemite Street and Caley Avenue, has been designed to accommodate the future transit oriented development (TOD) at Village Center. The parking structure, on the east side of I-25, holds 817 cars and includes a Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance Facility on the first floor. A pedestrian bridge over the highway allows riders easy access from the bus drop-off and parking area to the station platform on the west side of I-25. Additional parking is available on the west side of I-25.
The Arapahoe Station is serviced by:
The Arapahoe call-n-Ride's boundaries are Peoria Street to the west, East Peakview Avenue to the south, East Belleview to the north, and South Yosemite Street and I-25 to the east
Bus routes 66, 77, 105, 465, 727, AT and FREX
Dry Creek
The Dry Creek station is located south of Dry Creek Road and west of I-25. Access is available from Panorama Drive. The station has a shared parking structure with Charles Schwab. The light rail station reserves 235 of the parking spaces in the structure. A pedestrian bridge that gives riders access to the east side of I-25 is currently being expanded to the Inverness Business Park.
The Dry Creek station is serviced by the following RTD services:
Dry Creek call-n-Ride boundaries are County Line Road on the south, Holly Street on the west, Arapahoe Road on the north and I-25 on the east)
Inverness North call-n-Ride boundaries are County Line Road on the south, I-25 on the west, Arapahoe Road on the north and Lima Street on the east.
The following RTD bus routes serve the Dry Creek station: 465 and 77
County Line
The County Line station is located on the west side of I-25. The County Line park-n-Ride is on the east side of I-25. There is a pedestrian bridge for riders to cross the interstate. The park-n-Ride is south of County Line Road, east of I-25 and accessed from South Valley Highway. The park-n-Ride holds 388 vehicles.
Lone Tree call-n-Ride boundaries include McArthur Ranch Road on the south, Quebec Street on the west, County Line Road to the north and I-25 to the east.
South Inverness call-n-Ride boundaries are E-470 to the south, I-25 to the west, County Line Road to the north and Peoria Street on the east.
The following RTD bus routes service the County Line station: 402L
Lincoln
The Lincoln station is the currently the end of the line station. Lincoln station is located north of Lincoln Avenue on the west side of I-25. There is a parking structure with 1,737 parking spaces. A pedestrian bridge takes riders to the east side of I-25 and to the Meridian International Business Center.
Meridian call-n-Ride, on the east side of I-25, boundaries are Lincoln Avenue on the south, I-25 on the west, E-470 on the north and Peoria Street on the east.
The following RTD bus routes serve the Lincoln station: 465, 403 and 410
