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Uber and Lyft from DEN to Boulder

We estimate UberX at $79–110 and Lyft at $73–89 for the 43.2-mile trip from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Boulder, which takes about 55 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$73–$121

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $73–$89.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$73–$89

Good confidence. Serves Denver. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$79–$110

Good confidence. Serves Denver. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Taxi Flat fare

4 seats

$121

Rough estimate. Regulated flat fare: DEN to or from Zone C (Boulder).

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

Tolls we know of on this route are included. Tips are not.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$69–96 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$66–80 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$79–110 UberX · 4 seats	$73–89 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$92–129 Priority · 4 seats	$83–101 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$97–136 Comfort · 4 seats	$97–118 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$110–154 UberXL · 6 seats	$98–121 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$156–221 Black · 4 seats	$165–204 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$199–284 Black SUV · 6 seats	$200–247 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$89–124 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the DEN airport pickup fee of $4.00 and the E-470 Mainline Toll Plaza D toll of $2.90 and the E-470 Mainline Toll Plaza E toll of $2.90. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $121 with surcharges (DEN airport access fee, E-470 Mainline Toll Plaza D toll, E-470 Mainline Toll Plaza E toll), before tip. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Denver.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Denver or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from DEN to Boulder?

We estimate UberX at $79–110 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $110–154. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from DEN to Boulder?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $73–89 and Lyft XL at $98–121 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from DEN to Boulder?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from DEN to Boulder?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $121 with surcharges, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from DEN to Boulder?

About 55 minutes for 43.2 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from DEN to Boulder?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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