Commute in Westminster
The US-36 Sweet Spot — close to Denver and Boulder
Getting Around
Drive Times
Downtown Denver
15–20 min
Rush hour: 35–55 min
Boulder
22–28 min
Rush hour: 40–60 min
Best access
Transit
Public Transit Options
B Line — → Union Station (15 min)
Flatiron Flyer BRT — to Boulder
Mobility
Walk, Bike & Transit Scores
Walk Score35(car-dependent)
Bike Score60(bikeable)
Transit Score32(some transit — B Line, Flatiron Flyer BRT)
- Trail Connectivity
- Big Dry Creek Trail (12 mi), Farmers' High Line Canal Trail
Common Questions
FAQ — Westminster
How is the commute from Westminster to Downtown Denver and Boulder?
Westminster sits roughly 9 miles northwest of Downtown Denver. Off-peak, the drive takes 15–20 minutes; during rush hour, expect 35–55 minutes. Boulder is 22–28 minutes off-peak (40–60 minutes rush hour). The B Line commuter rail reaches Union Station in about 15 minutes, and the Flatiron Flyer BRT provides direct service to Boulder.
What outdoor recreation is available in Westminster?
Standley Lake Regional Park spans 3,000 acres and offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The Big Dry Creek Trail is a 12-mile paved National Recreation Trail for running and biking. Butterfly Pavilion houses 1,500+ tropical butterflies and is the world’s first AZA-accredited invertebrate zoo. Westminster Hills Open Space adds 470 acres of natural area.