Frequently Asked Questions
The Denver Trolley is operated on the rails along the South Platte River Greenway. Our regular operating season is Memorial Day weekend through the second weekend in August. Visit our website for specific start and end dates.
Here is a link to a Google Map showing the location of the Denver Trolley.
Denver Trolley
Days of Operation:
• Monday, May 25, 2026, through Monday, August 10, 2026
• Trolley operates Thursdays through Mondays
• We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Hours of Operation:
• First departure from the Confluence Park/REI station stop: 10:00 AM
• Last departure from the Confluence Park/REI station stop: 5:00 PM
• Trolley departs every 30 minutes from the Confluence Park/REI station stop
Where can I purchase tickets?
We’ve made it easy for you to purchase your ticket to ride. Tickets may be purchased:
• By clicking here
• At the ticket tent at the Confluence Park/REI station stop
• At the ticket counter inside the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (or at the Trolley tent outside of the Children's Museum when staffed)
How much does it cost to ride the Trolley?
The cost to ride the Trolley is:
• Ages 13 and older: $10
• Ages 4 through 12: $5
• Ages 3 and younger: FREE
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash and credit/debit cards.
Where do I board the Trolley?
You may board the Trolley at:
• Our main station stop at Confluence Park/REI (northern terminus)
• Our station stop at Downtown Aquarium
• Our station stop at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
• Our Bronco Bridge station stop at Empower Field at Mile High
NOTE: The Trolley stops to pick-up and drop-off passengers on the southbound runs only.
May I board in one location, get off at another location, and re-board later to finish the ride?
Yes, you may board the trolley at one stop, depart at another stop, and re-board later to finish the round-trip ride. Please note that the Trolley stops to pick up and drop off passengers only on the southbound runs. Please let the operators know that you plan to depart and re-board, and be sure to not miss the last Trolley of the day, which departs from the Confluence Park/REI station stop at 5:00 p.m.
How long does the ride last?
The round-trip ride last 25 minutes and includes narration about the area.
Is each ticket for one way only?
Each ticket is good for one round-trip ride on the Trolley.
Is the Trolley wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we can accommodate a wheelchair user on the Trolley — either with the user staying in the wheelchair or with the wheelchair folded and the user riding on the Trolley benches. There is room for one wheelchair and user at the front of the Trolley, with the operator and conductor. We now have a wheelchair lift to provide assistance in getting on and off the Trolley; we ask passengers using wheelchairs to board at our Confluence Park/REI station stop. For more information, send e-mail to [email protected].
Is assistance available for passengers who might have trouble navigating the Trolley steps?
For passengers needing extra assistance boarding the Trolley, we have a graduated staircase to make boarding easier. If this accommodation will be helpful to you, please plan to board the Trolley at our Confluence Park/REI station stop and let our Trolley staff know that you would like to use the extra steps to board the Trolley. If planning to board at a different station, please send an e-mail at least one day in advance to [email protected] to ensure we will have the staircase on the Trolley and ready for you to use.
Where can I park?
The Denver Trolley does not have parking designated for riders. The Confluence Park area of Denver can be quite busy during the summer and on the days the Denver Broncos play at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are locations for the nearest parking:
• The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus: Parking is free for Museum members — there is a charge for non-members.
• Downtown Aquarium: There is a fee for public parking in the Downtown Aquarium lots.
• Metered street parking and for-pay public parking lots in the area. There is no charge for meters on Sundays and holidays. Check out this Google map of the area to locate parking.
What is the Trolley route?
The Trolley travels on the rails along the west bank of the South Platte River from our northern terminus at the Confluence Park/REI station stop to the end of our line at Old Colfax Avenue, and then it returns to the Confluence Park/REI station stop. During the southbound run, the Trolley stops to pick up and drop off passengers at the Downtown Aquarium station stop, then at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus station stop, and, finally, at the Bronco Bridge station stop at Empower Field at Mile High, before continuing on to the southern terminus, just north of Old Colfax Avenue under the Colfax Viaduct. The Trolley comes to a complete stop and then heads back northbound to the Confluence Park/REI station stop. All passengers stay on board during this process. Only during the southbound run does the Trolley stop to drop off and pick up passengers. The Trolley route covers 1.25 miles in each direction and the round-trip ride lasts 25 minutes.
Do you operate year-round?
Due to the unpredictable weather in Denver, the Trolley operates over the summer, generally from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August, and then through the Denver Broncos football season for Broncos home games. Visit our website for the current schedule.
Do you operate during bad weather?
Trolley operations may be cancelled in case of “inclement weather,” defined as one or more of the following:
• Significant rain or snow
• Lightning
• Extreme cold temperatures (generally 50 degrees or below)
• Extreme high temperatures (generally 100 degrees or above)
• Unsafe weather conditions, as determined by Trolley staff on duty
NOTE: The inclement weather policy does not apply to Football Shuttles.
Group Reservations
We do not offer discounts for group reservations. However, if you plan to ride the Trolley with 10 or more passengers, please feel free to give us a heads up. Send an e-mail to [email protected] and we will work with you to make sure your ride is great!
Can I bring my GoPro on the trolley and film?
Yes, you may film on the Trolley for personal use. If you plan to share your video on social media, please be sure to tag us and share the #TrolleyLove.
Twitter: @DenverTrolley
Facebook: DenverTrolley
Is the trolley available for charter during the off-season?
The Trolley is not available for charter during the off-season. In the fall and winter, as a fundraiser for the Trolley, we operate our Football Shuttle for all Denver Broncos home games from pre-season through post-season. Fans attending the game can ride the Trolley from the Confluence Park/REI station stop to the Bronco Bridge station stop, at Empower Field at Mile High. The cost is $15. Click here for complete details about the Football Shuttle.
Do you allow dogs on the Trolley?
Yes, we allow well-behaved, leashed dogs on the trolley. We ask you to keep in mind that the Trolley is open to the public and we host riders of all ages (some of whom may have pet fears or allergies). Your dog must be well-socialized and not be a nuisance for other passengers.
Can I bring a stroller on the Trolley?
We are usually able to carry folded strollers on the Trolley.
Is the Trolley a rubber-wheeled bus that can be driven around Denver?
The Denver Trolley is a steel-wheeled trolley that runs only on the rails along the South Platte River greenway.
What stop is closest to Elitch Gardens?
Here is a link to a Google map of the area.
Contact us:
Click here to contact us by e-mail.
Call 303-458-6255 to leave a voice message.
Here is a link to a Google Map showing the location of the Denver Trolley.
Denver Trolley
Days of Operation:
• Monday, May 25, 2026, through Monday, August 10, 2026
• Trolley operates Thursdays through Mondays
• We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Hours of Operation:
• First departure from the Confluence Park/REI station stop: 10:00 AM
• Last departure from the Confluence Park/REI station stop: 5:00 PM
• Trolley departs every 30 minutes from the Confluence Park/REI station stop
Where can I purchase tickets?
We’ve made it easy for you to purchase your ticket to ride. Tickets may be purchased:
• By clicking here
• At the ticket tent at the Confluence Park/REI station stop
• At the ticket counter inside the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (or at the Trolley tent outside of the Children's Museum when staffed)
How much does it cost to ride the Trolley?
The cost to ride the Trolley is:
• Ages 13 and older: $10
• Ages 4 through 12: $5
• Ages 3 and younger: FREE
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash and credit/debit cards.
Where do I board the Trolley?
You may board the Trolley at:
• Our main station stop at Confluence Park/REI (northern terminus)
• Our station stop at Downtown Aquarium
• Our station stop at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
• Our Bronco Bridge station stop at Empower Field at Mile High
NOTE: The Trolley stops to pick-up and drop-off passengers on the southbound runs only.
May I board in one location, get off at another location, and re-board later to finish the ride?
Yes, you may board the trolley at one stop, depart at another stop, and re-board later to finish the round-trip ride. Please note that the Trolley stops to pick up and drop off passengers only on the southbound runs. Please let the operators know that you plan to depart and re-board, and be sure to not miss the last Trolley of the day, which departs from the Confluence Park/REI station stop at 5:00 p.m.
How long does the ride last?
The round-trip ride last 25 minutes and includes narration about the area.
Is each ticket for one way only?
Each ticket is good for one round-trip ride on the Trolley.
Is the Trolley wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we can accommodate a wheelchair user on the Trolley — either with the user staying in the wheelchair or with the wheelchair folded and the user riding on the Trolley benches. There is room for one wheelchair and user at the front of the Trolley, with the operator and conductor. We now have a wheelchair lift to provide assistance in getting on and off the Trolley; we ask passengers using wheelchairs to board at our Confluence Park/REI station stop. For more information, send e-mail to [email protected].
Is assistance available for passengers who might have trouble navigating the Trolley steps?
For passengers needing extra assistance boarding the Trolley, we have a graduated staircase to make boarding easier. If this accommodation will be helpful to you, please plan to board the Trolley at our Confluence Park/REI station stop and let our Trolley staff know that you would like to use the extra steps to board the Trolley. If planning to board at a different station, please send an e-mail at least one day in advance to [email protected] to ensure we will have the staircase on the Trolley and ready for you to use.
Where can I park?
The Denver Trolley does not have parking designated for riders. The Confluence Park area of Denver can be quite busy during the summer and on the days the Denver Broncos play at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are locations for the nearest parking:
• The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus: Parking is free for Museum members — there is a charge for non-members.
• Downtown Aquarium: There is a fee for public parking in the Downtown Aquarium lots.
• Metered street parking and for-pay public parking lots in the area. There is no charge for meters on Sundays and holidays. Check out this Google map of the area to locate parking.
What is the Trolley route?
The Trolley travels on the rails along the west bank of the South Platte River from our northern terminus at the Confluence Park/REI station stop to the end of our line at Old Colfax Avenue, and then it returns to the Confluence Park/REI station stop. During the southbound run, the Trolley stops to pick up and drop off passengers at the Downtown Aquarium station stop, then at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus station stop, and, finally, at the Bronco Bridge station stop at Empower Field at Mile High, before continuing on to the southern terminus, just north of Old Colfax Avenue under the Colfax Viaduct. The Trolley comes to a complete stop and then heads back northbound to the Confluence Park/REI station stop. All passengers stay on board during this process. Only during the southbound run does the Trolley stop to drop off and pick up passengers. The Trolley route covers 1.25 miles in each direction and the round-trip ride lasts 25 minutes.
Do you operate year-round?
Due to the unpredictable weather in Denver, the Trolley operates over the summer, generally from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August, and then through the Denver Broncos football season for Broncos home games. Visit our website for the current schedule.
Do you operate during bad weather?
Trolley operations may be cancelled in case of “inclement weather,” defined as one or more of the following:
• Significant rain or snow
• Lightning
• Extreme cold temperatures (generally 50 degrees or below)
• Extreme high temperatures (generally 100 degrees or above)
• Unsafe weather conditions, as determined by Trolley staff on duty
NOTE: The inclement weather policy does not apply to Football Shuttles.
Group Reservations
We do not offer discounts for group reservations. However, if you plan to ride the Trolley with 10 or more passengers, please feel free to give us a heads up. Send an e-mail to [email protected] and we will work with you to make sure your ride is great!
Can I bring my GoPro on the trolley and film?
Yes, you may film on the Trolley for personal use. If you plan to share your video on social media, please be sure to tag us and share the #TrolleyLove.
Twitter: @DenverTrolley
Facebook: DenverTrolley
Is the trolley available for charter during the off-season?
The Trolley is not available for charter during the off-season. In the fall and winter, as a fundraiser for the Trolley, we operate our Football Shuttle for all Denver Broncos home games from pre-season through post-season. Fans attending the game can ride the Trolley from the Confluence Park/REI station stop to the Bronco Bridge station stop, at Empower Field at Mile High. The cost is $15. Click here for complete details about the Football Shuttle.
Do you allow dogs on the Trolley?
Yes, we allow well-behaved, leashed dogs on the trolley. We ask you to keep in mind that the Trolley is open to the public and we host riders of all ages (some of whom may have pet fears or allergies). Your dog must be well-socialized and not be a nuisance for other passengers.
Can I bring a stroller on the Trolley?
We are usually able to carry folded strollers on the Trolley.
Is the Trolley a rubber-wheeled bus that can be driven around Denver?
The Denver Trolley is a steel-wheeled trolley that runs only on the rails along the South Platte River greenway.
What stop is closest to Elitch Gardens?
Here is a link to a Google map of the area.
Contact us:
Click here to contact us by e-mail.
Call 303-458-6255 to leave a voice message.