ASCB Annual Meeting · Dec 3-7, 2011 · Denver, Colorado, USA · The science of life, the life of science

Airport and Ground Transportation

Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport is a major airline hub, the fifth busiest airport in the United States. The airport offers free Wi-Fi access in public areas and diverse dining and shopping choices. A cab or shuttle ride puts you in the heart of the city in about 25 minutes. The city’s public transport system, Regional Transportation District (RTD), also operates five bus routes under the frequent airport express bus service called SkyRide. Visitor information is available at the Visitor Information Center, located in the Main Terminal Building on the 5th floor. Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week. Guides, maps, and brochures are available 24 hours a day.

Denver International Airport
8500 Pena Blvd.
Airport Office Building
Denver, CO 80249
303-342-2200
www.flydenver.com

Airport Facts

• 5th busiest airport in the U.S.; 10th busiest in the world
• Offers nonstop service to more than 150 U.S. cities
• Offers nonstop service to 19 international cities
• More than 30 airlines, including express carriers and charters
• Five low-cost air carriers
• Averages 1,600 flights daily

Major Airlines

Air Canada • AirTran • Alaska • America West • American • Big Sky • British Airways • Continental • Delta • Frontier • Great Lakes • JetBlue • Lufthansa • Mexicana • Midwest • Northwest • Southwest • Ted • United • US Airways

Up-to-date Airport Information at 303-DIA-TIPS (8477) or www.flydenver.com

Ground Transportation

The Ground Transportation Information Counter is located on Level 5 of the main terminal, in the center core. Also on Level 5 are rental car desks, commercial shuttle desks, and baggage claim. For more information, call 303-342-4059.

Passengers will find all commercial transportation outside the Level 5 doors. Passengers must proceed outside to the appropriate island to obtain transportation.  *Note: East side has odd numbered doors; West side has even numbered doors.

East Terminal Airlines: Alaska Airlines, AirTran, Delta Airlines, Great Lakes, Frontier Airlines, Jet Blue, Midwest Express, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines

West Terminal Airlines: AeroMexico, American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Lufthansa, Mexicana, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways

Travel Discounts
Book discounted travel through onPeak or directly with the travel companies below.


onPeak 
U.S. Toll-Free Phone: 800-220-9540
International Phone: 312-527-7300


Save 5-7% when you fly with United Airlines. Bookings can be made online directly with United or by phone at 800-864-8331. Use code 588GS. Book by November 1for the best discount.


Receive a discount when you book transportation through SuperShuttle. Bookings may be made online directly with SuperShuttle or by phone at 800-BLUEVAN. Use code 43SYD.

Ground Transportation for East and West Terminals
Island 1: Taxis, Limousines/Sedans
Island 2: Mountain Carriers
Island 3: Commercial Shuttles, Hotel Shuttles, Off-Airport Parking Shuttles
Island 4: Rental Car Shuttles
Island 5: Public Bus Service, Charter Buses, On-Airport Parking Shuttles

Commercial Shuttle Service

Shuttle company price range: $18 one way–$34 round trip. Please contact each company directly to confirm their group/convention rates.

SuperShuttle Denver 
303-370-1300
800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826)
800-525-3177 
www.supershuttle.com
Shuttles operate daily from 4:30am until midnight, serving all downtown and Denver Tech Center hotels. Group rates and Web links are available for easy booking. Travel time is 45–60 minutes, depending on hotel location and number of stops. Reservations may be booked online, via telephone, or at the SuperShuttle counter on Level 5 at the airport. Shuttles will stop at the Colorado Convention Center with advance reservation (2 hour minimum notice).  

Blue Sky Airport Shuttle
303-300-2626
877-336-8267 
www.bigskyshuttle.com


Airport Shuttle Service operates seven days a week from 3:30 am until midnight, serving all downtown and Denver Tech Center hotels. Group rates and web links are available for easy booking. Travel time is 45–60 minutes, depending on hotel location and number of stops. Reservations may be booked online, via telephone, or at the Big Sky Shuttle counter on Level 5 at the airport. 

 

Taxi Service

East Terminal: Island 1, exit Door 507  
West Terminal: Island 1, exit Door 510
Metro Taxi: 303-333-3333
Yellow Cab: 303-777-7777
Cost (both companies offer the same flat rates):     
DEN to Downtown: Flat rate of $51 + $3.75 gate fee*
DEN to Denver Tech Ctr: Flat rate of $57.00 + $3.75 gate fee*
DEN to Boulder: Flat rate of $84.00 + $3.75 gate fee*
*Trips to DEN from downtown, DTC, or Boulder are NOT subject to any gate fees; only outbound trips from DEN have gate fees. 

Town Car & Limousine Service

East Terminal: Island 1, exit Door 511  
West Terminal: Island 1, exit Door 506
Cost: Average cost per trip is $80.00-$120.00.  All companies have varied rates and cost is dependent upon number of trips and wait time. Some companies have minimums and other rates are all-inclusive. For a list of limo and sedan companies, please visit www.visitdenver.com and enter “limousine” in the keyword search.

To meet your Limousine/Sedan Service at DEN: Once you have collected your luggage, please exit Door 511 for East Terminal or Door 506 for West Terminal and proceed to the Limo Booth at Island 1. Indicate that you have a pre-arranged car, the name of the limo company, and your last name. The staff will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your car.

Rental Cars

Rental Car Discounts
ASCB members and meeting attendees are eligible for rental car discounts through Avis and Hertz. Refer to the following codes when making rental car reservations:
Avis—www.avis.com, 800-230-4898. Code: T755300
Hertz—www.hertz.com, 800-654-3131. Code: 130181

Avis
Cab fare reimbursement from hotels and train station; airport and suburban locations; full line of new vehicles

DEN: 800-230-4898
Downtown (1900 Broadway, Denver, CO): 303-839-1280

Budget
GPS rentals; free pickup service; daily, weekly, and one-way specials; family owned and operated

DEN: 800-527-0700
Downtown (1900 Broadway, Denver, CO): 303-292-9341

Enterprise
More than 90 locations in Colorado and Wyoming; free pick-up and delivery service; discounted group rates available
DEN: 800-261-7331
Hyatt Regency (650 15th St., Denver, CO): 303-623-1281
Downtown (2255 Broadway, Denver, CO): 303-293-8644

Hertz
Offers daily, weekly, and week-end packages; leisure, corporate, government, and insurance replacement rentals
DEN: 800-654-3131
Downtown (2001 Welton St., Denver, CO) 303-297-9400
Downtown Spire Bldg. (891 W 14th St., Denver, CO): 720-457-7550

Public Transportation

Regional Transportation District (RTD) 
303-299-6000 
www.rtd-denver.com  
SkyRide Buses are available outside Level 5, Doors 507-511 in the East Terminal and Doors 506-510 in the West Terminal at Island 5. 
Route information is available at the RTD counter on Level 5. Downtown Denver is serviced by Route AF. Routes AS, AB, and AF serve Stapleton Transit Center, where transfers to seven local routes are available.

Route AF/ Downtown Service: Buses leave from DEN to downtown Denver at 45 minutes past the hour from the West Terminal between 6:45 am and 12:45 am. Buses leave every 50 minutes past the hour from the East Terminal between 4:50 am and 12:50 am. The route takes approximately 50 minutes and is $11 each way or $20 round-trip. Exact fare is required when boarding the bus. Round-trip tickets must be purchased in advance at the RTD sales office on Level 5. Stops are at Stapleton, the Downing Street Light Rail Station, the Denver Bus Center, and Market Street Station on the 16th Street Mall, which is two blocks from Union Station. Buses leave from the Market Street Station, Downtown to DEN at 30 minutes past the hour from 4:55 am until 11:25 pm. 

Routes AF, AB, and AS Stapleton Service:  Buses leave DEN every 15 to 30 minutes for Stapleton, taking approximately 25-30 minutes. Passengers may transfer to or from seven local routes at Stapleton. Cost is $8 each way or $15 round-trip, exact fare only. Route AF and AB buses have underneath baggage storage areas. Buses leave Stapleton for DEN every 15 to 30 minutes from 3:35 am-10:35 pm and every hour from 10:35 pm-12:05 am. 

Wheelchair-Accessible Information
All of Denver’s Regional Transportation District’s SkyRide buses are wheelchair accessible. SuperShuttle, Yellow Taxi, and Metro Taxi have wheelchair-accessible vehicles and can provide assistance for limited numbers with prior notice and reservation. The following companies will pick up with prior notice and provide specialized transportation:

A Centennial Executive Transport LLC   303-759-1376
Mobility Transportation and Service, Inc. 303-295-3900
Mobile Access 303-274-9895
Wheelchair Getaways 303-674-1498 (rent vans by the day)
Yellow Cab (advance reservation recommended) 303-777-7777

For wheelchair transportation and other services, please visit:
http://www.denvergov.org/Resources/MobilityImpaired/tabid/431830/Default.aspx