Visitor Information, Data and Facts

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Area

24 square miles (62 qkm)

Public transportation

Several bus routes let Boulder appear as a perfect city with regard to public transportation. Almost every part of the city can be reached via bus. A park-and-ride system for serving the towns outskirts is available, too. Tickets can be bought inside the buses. Maps are available in the Visitor's Bureau in Pearl Street.

Population

94.673
(U.S.Census 2000; every 10 years)

Airport

Boulder Airport or Jefferson Airport for small planes - international travelers should use
Denver International Airport which is about an hour away.

Denver International Airport is situated northeast of Denver. It takes about 20-30 min to Denver and about 1 hr to Boulder by car. Public shuttle buses are the best alternative to reach Boulder. Costs vary around 20-30 Dollars. SuperShuttle offers such transport and is widely used in Boulder: reservation ph: 303-227-0000.
Taxis are available, too, costs are much higher: expect $80-$100.

Airport Address:
8500 Peña Blvd.
Denver, CO

How to get there

From Denver Airport drive south until reaching Peña Boulevard - then west to I-70 West. Take exit to I-270 North (exit 279 to Fort Collins). I-270 North leads to US36 West, which leads directly to / into Boulder

Elevation

5.430 ft (1.655 m) above sea level

Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau

2440 Pearl Street
Boulder, Co 80302
Phone: 303-442-2911
Toll-Free: 800-444-0447
Fax: 303-938-2098

Climate & Temperatures

weblinks for this article:
City of Boulder
Boulder CVB
RTD Website
Denver Airport
Boulder Super Shuttle

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