DENVER — Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched its A Line, connecting the country’s sixth busiest airport to downtown Denver.

The new A Line, an electric commuter rail, now offers a convenient link between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Denver Union Station, the city’s historic urban transportation hub.

“Denver offers a stellar public transportation network, and this addition really helps to bring our city to the next level by connecting our airport directly to our compact, walkable downtown with convenience and value” said Richard Scharf, President and CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau.

By opting for the new US$9 train ride, visitors now can travel at 127 km/h to cover the distance between the airport and downtown Denver. The city is home to one of the most walkable urban areas in the U.S. with a wide variety of alternative transportation methods, including the free MallRide on Denver’s pedestrian 16th St. Mall, the free downtown MetroRide, ample pedicabs and B-cycle, Denver’s bike share program with 700 bikes at more than 80 stations (and more than 135 kilometres of urban bike trails on which to ride them) along with a growing network of protected bike lanes.

Downtown Denver also offers a variety of chef-driven dining options, dozens of craft breweries, three sports stadiums, the second largest performing arts complex in the U.S., an assortment of art and history museums, the country’s only downtown theme and water park and a world-class aquarium, all within a small radius.