Free MallRide
Type: Public Transportation
10Best Says
Since 1982 when the 16th Street Mall opened in downtown Denver, RTD has been running the Free MallRide bus. Today, fully electric buses travel the one-mile route from Union Station to Civic Center... Read More
Since 1982 when the 16th Street Mall opened in downtown Denver, RTD has been running the Free MallRide bus. Today, fully electric buses travel the one-mile route from Union Station to Civic Center Station and back again, seven days a week, with stops on every block. Passengers can hop on and off at any street along the route at no charge. In 2015, more than 13 million riders took advantage of the complimentary buses. Weekdays the first bus starts out at 4:59 a.m., while on Saturdays and Sundays the first buses start at 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., respectively. The last bus of the day is always at 1:21 a.m. from Union Station. There's a lot of construction downtown these days, so check RTD's website to find out about any closures or changes in bus stops.
Advertisement
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christine Loomis
Denver Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "There's also Free MetroRide during weekday rush hour, running between Union Station and Civic Center Station along 18th and 19th streets with limited stops. Hours are from 5:15 to 9 a.m. and 2:30 to 6:30 p.m."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The MallRide provides free transportation up and down one of Denver's busiest resident and visitor corridors, the 16th Street Mall.
