2026 Friends Summit Participant Information

Shi-Lynn Campbell • February 5, 2026

We look forward to seeing you at this year's Friends Summit!

As you plan your travel for the Friends Summit in Denver, we wanted to share some easy options for getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to our hotel, The Curtis Hotel, located in downtown Denver.


The Curtis

1405 Curtis Street

Denver, Colorado, 80202

https://www.thecurtis.com/

303.571.0300 


Getting to Denver


✈️ Closest Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest and primary airport, located about 25 miles from downtown Denver. From the airport, you can take a rideshare/taxi directly to the Curtis or a train to Union Station.


🛬  Airlines Flying into Denver International Airport

  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines 
  • Southwest Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • JetBlue Airway


🚗 Driving

If you plan to drive to Summit, please let us know ahead of time. We will cover your hotel parking fees during your stay.


Getting to the Curtis From DEN


🚕 Rideshare or Taxi

Uber, Lyft, and taxis are readily available at DEN.

  • Travel time: ~35–45 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Follow airport signage for rideshare or taxi pickup zones


🚆 Public Transit to Downtown (Union Station)

The RTD A Line Train runs directly from DEN to Union Station in downtown Denver.

  • Travel time: ~37 minutes
  • Cost: ~ $10 each way
  • Trains run frequently throughout the day
  • From Union Station, The Curtis Hotel is about a 10–15 minute walk, or a short shuttle, rideshare, or taxi trip

🚏🚌 Getting From Union Station to The Curtis

  • Walk:  Approximately 0.6 miles (10–15 minutes) southeast on 16th or 17th Street (see map below)
  • Free Mall Ride Shuttle: Board at Union Station and get off at Curtis Street. The Curtis is located on Curtis and 14th Street
  • Uber/Lyft: Available for app-based pickup at Union Station


 If you have any questions as you plan your travel, feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you to Denver soon!