If you will visit the Denver Gem and Mineral Showcase for the first time or you cannot drive, we recommend you should visit two big venues by train and buses.
Almost all vendors will gather in two venues both the Colorado Convention Center and the National Western Complex.
The following information are how to get two main venues from the Denver International Airport.
To the Colorado Convention Center from the Denver International Airport
The following shows will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Fall.
Read more: Denver Gem & Mineral Showcase 2024 Dates & Schedule
#1
- Get the “A line (light blue)” of the Light Rail at the airport.
- Get off at the “Union Station” as terminal station.
- Get a Bus (Line 0 or 10 or 19).
- Get off at the “17th St & California St” or “17th St & Stout St”.
- Walk to the Convention Center.
| Costs | Light Rail: $10.50 Bus: $3.00 |
| Time |
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| Rail Map | A Line |
| Duration | 15 min |
| Note | This way is the common way, but pretty complicated. Before getting the bus, you should check the bus schedule, line, and bus stop on the RTD trip planner. You can use a taxi from the Union Station to the Convention Center instead of the buses, if you want. (The cost is $6-$8) |
#2
- Get the “A line (light blue)” of the Light Rail.
- Get off at the “Union Station” as terminal station.
- Walk to the Colorado Convention Center directly.
| Costs | Light Rail: $10.50 |
| Time |
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| Rail Map | A Line |
| Duration | 15 min |
| Note | This way is easier and cheaper than others, but pretty hard if you have a luggage. |
To the National Western Complex from the Denver International Airport
The following shows will take place at the National Western Complex in Fall.
Read more: Denver Gem & Mineral Showcase 2024 Dates & Schedule
#1
- Get the “A line (light blue)” of the Light Rail.
- Transfer to the “N line (purple)” at the Union Station.
- Get off at the “48th & Brighton Natinal Western Center” station.
- Walk to the National Western Complex.
| Costs | Light Rail: $13.50 |
| Time |
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| Rail Map | A Line, N Line |
| Duration | A Line: 15min N Line: 30 min |
| Note | This way is very simple, but probably you have to wait the next train at the Union Station because duration time is 30 min. |
RTD trip planner
RTD provides the RTD trip planner. You can simulate for your trip. It will show you the best way to the venues on your situation.
Read more: Denver Gem and Mineral Showcase Map
Guide of the RTD
Here is the basic information about RTD.
| Official | Regional Transportation District |
| Phone | 303-299-6000 |
| Rail Services | Rail |
| Bus Services | Bus |
| Fares | Fares & Passes |
| How to ride | How to ride |
| Accessibility | Accessibility |
| Rail Map | Rail and Flatiron Flyer Map |