Quick Info
From Denver: 15-20 min via I-25 or US-36. From Boulder: 15-20 min via US-36. From DIA: 25-30 min. Transit: RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF) buses. Key highways: US-36, I-25, 120th Ave.
Westminster sits at the crossroads of I-25 and US-36, making it easily accessible from Denver, Boulder, and the airport. The city spans between these major corridors with multiple access points.
From Downtown Denver
Via I-25
I-25 north to 120th Avenue or 104th Avenue exits. About 15-20 minutes without traffic.
Via US-36
US-36 northwest from downtown. Exit at Sheridan, Federal, or Church Ranch. About 15-20 minutes.
By Bus
RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF) buses run along US-36 corridor. Westminster Station provides connections.
From Boulder
By Car
US-36 east about 15 miles. Exit at Westminster destinations. About 15-20 minutes.
Express Lanes
US-36 express lanes available for a toll. Faster and more predictable during rush hour.
From Denver Airport (DIA)
By Car
Peña Boulevard to I-25 north or E-470 to US-36. About 25-30 minutes.
By Transit
A Line to Union Station, transfer to FF buses on US-36. About 60-75 minutes.
Key Routes
US-36
Major corridor connecting Denver and Boulder through Westminster. Express lanes available.
I-25
North-south freeway on Westminster's eastern edge. Connects to Thornton and Denver.
120th Avenue
Major east-west arterial through northern Westminster.
Tips
US-36 express lanes. Worth considering during rush hour for predictable travel times.
Rush hour. Both I-25 and US-36 congest during commute hours.
Flatiron Flyer. Good bus option for Boulder-Westminster-Denver trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a car?
Helpful for exploring Westminster. Bus service connects major points but a car is more convenient.
Is there Uber/Lyft?
Yes—rideshare services operate throughout Westminster.
How are the express lanes?
US-36 express lanes are tolled but significantly faster during rush hours.
Is there light rail?
Not directly—Westminster Station is a bus station on US-36, not light rail.