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Public transportation in Colorado Springs is served via an extensive bus service, the Mountain Metropolitan Transport , or “Metro” for short.
Fares & Tickets
CASH FARE | |
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Basic Fare /One Ride Adult – ages 19 – 59 | $1.75 |
SPECIAL FARE *Youth – ages 6-18 (5 and younger ride free with paid adult) *Medicare/Disabled *Senior – ages 60+ | $.85 |
Transfers are free and issued upon request with a paid fare . Transfers are only good for 2 hours and 3 rides on one-way trips. | FREE |
The best way to get around Colorado Springs is by car, since some of the city’s most popular things to do – including the famous Pikes Peak – cannot be reached on foot from the city center.
Hours : Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
East to west, north to south, Bustang carries commuters to and from Denver , Colorado Springs , Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs and more. This comfortable transportation alternative connects the major corridors in Colorado during peak commuter hours, Monday through Friday.
5:20 am
Metro’s base fare is $1.75 . On Metro bus, you can pay cash each time you board (bus operators don’t carry change, so you’ll need exact fare) or buy and add up to $20 to a reusable TAP card.
Adult
One Day Bus & Tram Pass | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass | Monthly Bus & Tram Pass |
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£5.00 | £21.20 | £81.50 |
Age 65+ &/or Disabilities
Local & Limited 1-2 Rail Fare Zones | Airport Airport Fare Zone | |
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3-Hour Pass | $1.50* | $5.25* |
DayPass | $3.00* | included in Regional/Airport Day Pass |
MyRide 3 Hour | $1.40* | $5.15* |
10-Ride Ticket Book | $14* | travel to DIA requires an upgrade |
From Denver to Colorado Springs by Shuttle If you are coming from DIA and don’t need a car in Colorado Springs , then one of the most convenient options is to take the Colorado Springs shuttle service offered by Groome Transportation . The company runs around 20 daily shuttles between Denver and Colorado Springs .
With all this in mind, here are four fab travel tips for getting around in Colorado without a car . Union Station. Waiting for the Airport A Line to Union Station. Denver International Airport. Snowcapped peak roof of Denver International Airport. Mountain Shuttles. Bicycle Rentals.