RTD Free MetroRide

This service offers weekday rush-hour service between Union Station and Civic Center Station, making limited stops along 18th and 19th Streets. This free bus service runs during weekday rush hours (5:00 am – 9:08 am and 2:30 pm – 6:35 pm) and provides convenient connections to bus, light rail, and commuter rail. The Free MetroRide is a fast, reliable alternative and convenient companion to the 16th Street Free MallRide.

Schedule

		Union Station Gate 13	Union Station Gate 22	19th & Blake	19th & Lawrence	19th & Curtis	19th & Stout	Broadway & 18th	Civic Center Station	Lincoln & 17th	18th & Glenarm	18th & California	18th & Curtis	18th & Lawrence	18th & Market	18th & Wazee
	First	5:02a	5:03a	5:05a	5:07a	5:08a	5:09a	5:10a	5:14a	5:15a	5:17a	5:19a	5:21a	5:22a	5:24a	5:26a
AM	Last	9:13a	9:14a	9:16a	9:18a	9:19a	9:20a	9:22a	9:14a	9:15a	9:18a	9:19a	9:22a	9:23a	9:24a	9:26a
	First	2:26p	2:27p	2:30p	2:31p	2:33p	2:34p	2:36p	2:29p	2:30p	2:32p	2:34p	2:36p	2:37p	2:38p	2:39p
PM	Last	6:36p	6:37p	6:39p	6:41p	6:42p	6:43p	6:45p	6:49p	6:50p	6:52p	6:53p	6:55p	6:56p	6:57p	6:58p

Where to Catch It

The Free MetroRide operates out of five dedicated gates in the underground Union Station Bus Concourse.

Gates 1 & 2

Drop-off only; near the historic building and commuter rail station

Gate 11

Drop-off only; nearest gate to the light rail station

Gate 13

Boarding only; nearest gate to the light rail station and Chestnut Pavilion

Gate 22

Boarding only; near the historic building and commuter rail station

Free MetroRide Stops

Union Station to Civic Center Station

Union Station Bus Concourse
19th St. & Blake St.
19th St. & Lawrence St.
19th St. & Curtis St.
19th St. & Stout St.
Broadway & 18th St.
16th Ave. & Broadway

Civic Center Station to Union Station

17th Ave. & Lincoln St.
18th St. & Glenarm Pl.
18th St. & California St.
18th St. & Curtis St.
18th St. & Lawrence St.
18th St. & Market St.
18th St. & Wazee St.