You definitely need a car to explore the beautiful outdoor attractions of the city. There are several car rental agents located in the town or you can hire one from the airport. Or perhaps, you can take your adventure in two wheels, as Colorado Springs is quite a bike friendly city, with a plenty of bike lanes and miles of bike trails (paved and unpaved). If your tour is restricted into exploring the downtown area or Manitou Springs town, all you need is a comfortable pair of foot wears and let your own feet take you around. Of course beyond these, to reach tourist spots, like Pikes Peak, Seven Falls, cave of the Wind etc., you can only rely on vehicles. As far as public transportation is concerned, the city has cheap and convenient local bus system with eighteen routes. The public transit serves well the locals to run their daily errands, but tourists cannot solely rely on it as they have limited after wee hours and services.
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Image by David Shankbone via Wikimedia CommonsTravel to Colorado Springs by Air
The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport serves Colorado Springs and its surroundings.
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is a public civil military airport, owned and operated by City of Colorado Springs. Located in El Paso County, COS is the Colorado state's second busiest airport. At present, the airport hosts non-stop flights to eleven cities of the United States. Some of the major airlines that operate to and from COS, include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Express, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection and Allegiant Air.
Address: 7770 Milton East Proby Prkwy, Colorado Springs- 80916, CO
Phone: 1 719-550-1900
Website:
www.flycos.coloradosprings.gov
To/From the airport
The Yellow Cab: The cab runs its service from the airport to city center. Approximate fare is $30.
Phone: 719-777-7777
Travel to Colorado Springs by Road
Greyhound: Greyhound buses connect Colorado Springs to Denver everyday. The one way bus fare is around $11 to $14. There are also daily bus services between Cheyenne and Pueblo.
Address: 120 S Weber Street
Phone: 719-635-1505
Website:
www.greyhound.com
Major Highways in Colorado Springs
Interstate-25: This is north-south route that runs through Colorado. I-25 enters the city from south of Circle Drive and stretches for 18 miles, exiting north of North Gate Boulevard. the highway is called Ronald reagan Highway in El Paso County.
US 24: It runs through the city, across the central mountains, and onto the plains. It follows west to east route in Colorado Springs and follows the western part of the Midland Expressway and Cimarron Street, portion of Fountain Boulevard and outside city limits to the extreme eastern part.
State Highway 21: It is also called Powers Boulevard and serves as a semi-expressway for the eastern side, linking from Black Forest to Fountain.
State Highway 83: It is a north-south route, connecting Denver to northern Colorado Springs.
State Highway 94: East-west route, linking eastern Colorado Springs to western Cheyenne County.
State Highway 115: The route starts from Canon City and runs all the way up to Nevada Avenue.
Getting Around Colorado Springs
The public transportation in the Springs is served by a bus system called Mountain Metropolitan Transit. The city uses meter for all street parking, so make sure to carry lots of quarters if you have a car.
By public Transportation
Mountain Metro runs 18 bus routes, connecting all the major corners of the city. It provides all information regarding schedule, route maps and other details. A day pass is available for $4 and daily bus fare costs around $1.75. Click on the link below for more information.
Weekdays bus service: From 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (depending on the route);
Weekends: Saturday has limited service and many routes are un-operational after 7 p.m.
**Buses do not run on SundaysWebsite:
www.springsgov.com
On Foot
Walking around the city is quite an easy and fun feat. Due to the city’s compact size and grid pattern layout, it is quite convenient to walk around the city and explore the many shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Especially Old Colorado City, Downtown area and Manitou Springs town are very walkable.
By Car
Colorado Springs attracts millions of visitors to its top attraction that are located outside city limits. So, you need a car to reach such destinations and complete your trip. You can straight away rent a vehicle in the airport or else, get to the town for better deals.
Some of the notable taxi services available in Colorado Springs are-
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Address: 1540 Auto Mall Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, United States
Phone: 1 719-531-6220
Thrifty Car Rental Address: 7770 Milton E Proby Prkwy, Colorado Springs- 80916, CO, US
Phone: 1 877-283-0898
U-Save Car & Truck Rental Address: 232 N Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909, United States
Phone: 1 719-634-1914
Avis Car Rental Address: 7770 Milton E Proby Prkwy, The Springs Airport, Colorado Springs- 80916, CO
Phone: 1 719-596-2751
Budget Car Rental Address: 384 E Garden Of The Gods Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907, United States
Phone: 1 719-598-3344
National Car Rental Address: 7770 Milton E Proby Prkwy, Colorado Springs- 80916, CO
Phone: 1 888-826-6890
Zippy Rent A Car Address: 508 Don Juan St, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909, United States
Phone: 1 719-575-9477
By Taxi
The city offers many taxi services and is easily available to your service. But for everyday travel, it is advisable to rent a car instead to cut down on your expenses.
Some of the notable taxi services available in Colorado Springs are-
Yellow Cab Address: 4625 Town Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, United States
Phone: 1 719-550-9300
Taxi Colorado Springs Address: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Phone: 1 719-822-2888
Alans Transport & Taxi Service Address: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Phone: 1 719-323-6629
Colorado Springs Shuttle LLC Address: 3003 Williamette Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, United States
Phone: 1 719-687-3456
Ramblin Express Address: 3465 Astrozon Pl, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, United States
Phone: 1 719-590-8687
Your Chauffeur Address: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Phone: 1 719-648-7038
On Bike
Colorado Springs is a bike friendly town and its streets feature miles of bike lanes, paved trails and unpaved mountain bike trails. You may rent road or mountain bikes from
Ted’s Bicycles and
Criterium bicycles. The rental fee is around $40 to 450 per day.
Other bike rentals in Colorado Springs are-
Colorado Kite & Ski Address: 2820 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
Phone: 1 719-633-6227
Bicycle Village - Colorado Springs Address: 2450 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, United States
Phone: 1 719-265-9346
Ascent Cycling Address: 5928 Stetson Hills Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, United States
Phone: 1 719-597-8181
Map Guide of Getting Around in Colorado Springs
