Extending into Highlands Ranch
The Southwest Rail Line opened in July 2000 as an 8.7 mile extension of rail from I-25 & Broadway to Mineral Avenue. It is proposed to add an additional 2.5 miles of rail and one new Park-n-Ride to extend service into Highlands Ranch.
Resources
Fares
How much will it cost?
Travel on the C & D Line will be Local Fare ($3.00 / $1.50* discounted / $0.90**) or Regional fare ($5.25 / $5.25* discounted / $3.20** youth) depending on your destination. Discount fares apply for those who are eligible.
* Discount fares apply to seniors 65+, individuals with disabilities, and Medicare recipients.
** Youth discount fares apply to youth ages 6-19 (up to three children ages 5 and younger ride free with a fare-paying adult).
*** LiVE fares apply to those enrolled in LiVE. Available fare products: MyRide mobile barcode, MyRide card, LiVE Mobile Tickets (3-Hour Pass, Day Pass, or 10-Ride Ticket Pack), paper LiVE 10-Ride Ticket Books.
**** MyRide cards are not accepted on the FlexRide service.
Active duty members of the U.S. military ride for free on all 世界杯比赛买球 services. Proof of eligibility is required for all passengers using discounted fare products.
3-Hour Passes
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regional
airport
Buy Tickets and Day Passes
You can buy 3-Hour Passes and Day Passes using cash, credit or debit at the ticket vending machines located at any 世界杯比赛买球 rail station, or on the 世界杯比赛买球 Mobile Tickets app. The Regional Day Pass is the same price ($10.50) as an Airport Day Pass and grants unlimited travel on any 世界杯比赛买球 service for the remainder of the service day. Day Pass ticket books may be purchased at any 世界杯比赛买球 Sales Outlet.
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Monthly Passes
Take unlimited rides all month with 世界杯比赛买球's Monthly Pass. Travel to the Airport is included in the Regional/Airport Monthly Pass. Monthly Passes may be purchased at any 世界杯比赛买球 sales outlet, online, on the 世界杯比赛买球 Mobile Tickets app, or at participating King Soopers and Safeway stores.
EcoPass and CollegePass
Service on the C & D Line is included with all EcoPass, CollegePass, and Neighborhood EcoPass cards, including service to and from the Denver Airport Station at no additional charge.

Rail Fare Zone Map
The 世界杯比赛买球 rail system is divided into four fare zones: A, B, C, and Airport. Rail fares are based on how many fare zones you travel in during your 3-hour trip. Travel in one or two zones is a Local fare, travel in three zones is a Regional fare, and any trip originating or ending in the Airport zone is an Airport fare.
STATIONS
The Future of the C & D Line
New Rail in New Neighborhoods
The proposed 2.5 mile extension would bring rail into Highlands Ranch and add 1,000 parking spaces at the end-of-line. Project design and construction will begin when funding is available.
HISTORY
TIMELINE
- 2008
- Environmental planning and basic engineering began
- 2008-2010
- Environmental Evaluation (EE) conducted, including analysis of alternative alignment and station locations, potential impacts, and recommendations to minimize and mitigate impacts
- 2010
- Final EE issued; 30 percent of basic engineering completed
- 2013 - Present
- 世界杯比赛买球 continues to work with stakeholders to secure funding and determine how to complete the extension