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Travel and Transportation

Optica Design and Fabrication Congress

Travel and Transportation

The Denver International Airport (DEN) is located 25.7 miles (41 km) from the event venue — Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center.

By Taxi

Taxi cabs are readily available and provide service to the Denver metro area and surrounding counties.

Flat Rate Charges: The following popular destinations have flat-rate charges (one-way fare, airport access fee already included):

  • Zone A – Downtown Denver – USD 71.03
  • Zone B – Denver Technological Center – USD 79.03
  • Zone C – Boulder – USD 114.03
  • Zone D – Tower Road – USD 36.03

Estimated taxi fare from the airport to the meeting venue for one individual is approximately USD 69.

By Rideshare – Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft offer convenient service throughout the Denver area. At the airport, ride shares can be accessed on Island 5 of either side of the terminal (East or West).

Helpful Tips
  • Wait to request your ride until after you have claimed your luggage at baggage claim or have arrived on Level 5.
  • Use the designated crosswalks to access Island 5, and be aware of vehicle traffic in the area.
  • Ride share drivers are not allowed to solicit customers. Rides may only be requested through the mobile app.
  • Payment is made in the mobile app only.
  • Before you get into a ride share vehicle, make sure the license plate, car make and model and driver name match what is listed in the app.
  • Rideshare passengers that require extra assistance can request a pickup at the curbside of Level 5 near doors 504, 506, 510 or 512 (West) or doors 505, 507, 511 or 513 (East).

By Airport Shuttle Service

Shared-ride service, also known as commuter shuttles, operate regularly from the airport.

Individual operators may provide pre-arranged, on-demand and/or charter services to locations within the Denver metro area and the state of Colorado. Some companies may also provide service to locations outside the state. Contact the shuttle provider of your choice to arrange transportation service.

Shared-ride service shuttles pick-up and drop-off from Jeppesen Terminal, level 5, island 5, outside doors 510-512 (West) and 505-507 (East).

Learn more about shared-ride service. >

By Public Bus or Train (RTD)

The Regional Transportation District, more commonly referred to as RTD, offers public transit services in the Denver metropolitan area. Bus service from the airport can be obtained at the DEN Transit Center, level 1, adjacent to the Westin Denver International Airport hotel. The station serves routes AB, AT, 104L, 145X and 169L.

The DEN Transit Center can be accessed at the south end of Jeppesen Terminal by exiting through the glass doors and going down to the ground level.

Learn more about the RTD. >

Other Parking Options

There are numerous parking garages and lots in the area in downtown Denver and near the convention center. (The meeting venue is at a hotel adjacent to the convention center.)

The convention center highly recommends using their drop off/pick up location for any individual(s) in wheelchairs or those that are unable to walk for periods of time. You can get wheelchair service right inside their theatre.

View a map of nearby parking options. >

SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app,  can help you find available parking, which can be reserved in advance at rates up to 50% less than drive-up.

Learn more about SpotHero. >

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