Commute in Aurora
Colorado's third-largest city, affordable, connected, and anchored by the Anschutz Medical Campus
Drive Times
Public Transit Options
Walk, Bike & Transit Scores
- Trail Connectivity
- Cherry Creek Trail, Toll Gate Creek Trail, Triple Creek Trail, connected regional network
Commute & Remote Work
- Remote Work Prevalence
- Growing, affordability attracting remote workers priced out of Denver
- Median Commute Time
- 26 min average
Common QuestionsFAQ, Aurora
What are the school ratings in Aurora?
Aurora is served by two very different districts. Cherry Creek School District (Niche A, #1 Best School District in Colorado 2026) covers south and southeast Aurora and includes Cherokee Trail HS (#19 Best Public HS in CO) and Grandview HS. Aurora Public Schools (Niche C+) serves central and north Aurora. Which district serves your address is the single biggest variable. Always verify enrollment by address before buying.
How is the commute from Aurora to downtown Denver?
The off-peak drive to downtown Denver is 20–25 minutes via I-225 to I-25 or Colfax. Rush hour stretches that to 35–55 minutes. Aurora also has robust transit: the RTD R Line light rail runs 13 stations through the city, and the RTD A Line commuter rail reaches DIA in 37 minutes ($10.50) with trains every 15 minutes.
What outdoor recreation is available in Aurora?
Aurora offers significant outdoor resources. Cherry Creek State Park spans 4,200 acres with an 880-acre reservoir, 35 miles of trails, boating, a swimming beach, and camping. Aurora Reservoir covers 820 acres and features scuba diving, sailing, and paddleboarding. The Toll Gate Creek Trail (8+ miles) and Triple Creek Trail provide connected neighborhood routes, and the Plains Conservation Center preserves 1,100 acres of native prairie.