Commute in RiNo

Street-art capital, craft brewery incubator, creative-class neighborhood

Getting Around

Drive Times

Downtown Denver
5–10 min
Rush hour: 10–20 min
A-Line light rail from 38th & Blake (10 min to Union Station)
DIA
30 min
Direct A-Line from 38th & Blake
Transit

Public Transit Options

38th & Blake Station — A-Line → Union Station (10 min) & DIA
ART District Connector — New bus (Jan 2025) — Baker ↔ Five Points ↔ Elyria-Swansea
RTD Bus — Multiple routes on Brighton + Walnut corridors
Mobility

Walk, Bike & Transit Scores

Walk Score78(Very Walkable)
Bike Score89(South Platte Trail connectivity)
Transit Score56(A-Line + ART Connector + RTD bus)
Trail Connectivity
South Platte River Trail (35-mile loop), Cherry Creek Trail access
Work

Commute & Remote Work

Common Questions

FAQ — RiNo

What is the commute from RiNo to downtown and the airport?

RiNo sits approximately 1.5 miles northeast of downtown via Brighton Blvd. Off-peak drives to downtown take 5–10 minutes, extending to 10–20 minutes during rush hour. The 38th & Blake Station provides A-Line service to Union Station in 10 minutes and a direct 30-minute ride to DIA. A new ART District Connector bus launched in January 2025.

What parks and outdoor recreation are available in RiNo?

The RiNo Art Park & Promenade opened in August 2021 through the Greenway Foundation. The South Platte River Trail provides a 35-mile loop system accessible at 31st and 38th Streets. Confluence Park is 1.5 miles away at the Cherry Creek and Platte confluence, and City of Cuernavaca Park features pedestrian bridges and rock sculptures.

What healthcare facilities are near RiNo?

AFC Urgent Care Five Points at 3177 Downing Street is open 7 days a week. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is approximately a 10-minute drive. Denver Health urgent care centers also serve the area.

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