Another season for Bustang to Broncos Service resumes after one-year hiatus

August 18, 2021 - Central/Eastern Colorado/Transit

Denver – The Colorado Department of Transportation is resuming Bustang to Broncos service, beginning with the Los Angeles Rams game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Service was suspended last year due to COVID-19 and restricted capacity at the stadium. 

“This will be our fifth season of Bustang to Broncos, and this service has been a huge success in previous years, with full buses for all regular season games and most of the pre-season games,” said CDOT’s Director of Transit and Rail Amber Blake. “The convenience of a parking location close to the stadium and an arrival time about 90 minutes before kick-off provides fans time to enjoy the pre-game festivities.”

The roundtrip fare is $30 per person. All coaches are climate controlled, equipped with Wi-Fi, a restroom, USB and power outlets, comfortable seats, and wheelchair access. 

“By providing an alternative transportation option for fans, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, provides a designated driver, and enhances safety by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, and on the highways coming to and from Denver on game days,” added Blake.

Bustang to Broncos Preseason Service  

  • Saturday, August 28: Denver vs. Los Angeles Rams, 7 p.m. kickoff

Schedule (times are approximate):

Colorado Springs to Empower Field at Mile High

  • 2:45 p.m. Departure: Tejon/Nevada Park & Ride
  • 3 p.m. Departure: Downtown Terminal
  • 3:15 p.m. Departure: Woodmen Road Park & Ride
  • 3:40 p.m. Departure: Monument Park & Ride
  • 5:30 p.m. Arrival at Empower Field at Mile High, Charter Bus Lot

Fort Collins to Empower Field at Mile High

  • 3:30 p.m. Departure: Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center
  • 3:55 p.m. Departure: Harmony Road Park & Ride
  • 4:10 p.m. Departure: Loveland U.S. 34 Park & Ride
  • 5:30 p.m. Arrival: Empower Field at Mile High, Charter Bus Lot

Empower Field at Mile High to Colorado Springs

Bustang departs 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game, or when all passengers confirmed by head count

  • 10:30 p.m. Departure: Charter Bus Lot
  • 12:10 a.m. Arrival: Monument Park & Ride
  • 12:25 a.m. Arrival: Woodmen Road Park & Ride
  • 12:40 a.m. Arrival: Downtown Terminal
  • 12:50 a.m. Arrival: Tejon/Nevada Park & Ride

Empower Field at Mile High to Fort Collins

Bustang departs 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game, or when all passengers confirmed by head count

  • 10:30 p.m. Departure: Charter Bus Lot
  • 11:45 p.m. Arrival: Loveland U.S. 34 Park & Ride
  • Midnight Arrival: Harmony Road Park & Ride
  • 12:25 a.m. Arrival: Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.ridebustang.com/bustang-to-broncos.

CDOT will release the regular season schedule for Bustang to Broncos in early September.

Please Note: Public safety measures remain in effect, per federal transit requirements, including:

  • Face masks required for drivers and passengers
  • Additional personal protective equipment issued for drivers
  • Hand sanitizer wipes offered to passengers when boarding the bus
  • Coaches cleaned and disinfected upon completion of each route and after completion of each day’s routes, including all seats, safety belt buckles, head rests (front and back) and armrests

Ace Express Coaches of Golden contracts with CDOT to operate Bustang to Broncos.