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RTD 51 bus

Sheridan Blvd

71 % on time

RTD 51 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The RTD 51 - Sheridan Blvd bus serves 65 bus stops in the Denver area departing from W Colgate Pl / S Sheridan Blvd and ending at US 36 / Sheridan Sta Gate A. Scroll down to see upcoming 51 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 51 bus times will be displayed. The full 51 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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RTD Sheridan Blvd map

RTD 51 bus route map

The RTD 51 - Sheridan Blvd bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the RTD 51 bus to help you plan your trip on RTD. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 51 bus is approaching your stop.

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RTD 51 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 51 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by RTD so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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RTD 51 bus Service Frequency

The next 51 bus leaves W Colgate Pl / S Sheridan Blvd at 11:23 PM, and arrives at US 36 / Sheridan Sta Gate A at 12:17 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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RTD 51 bus On-Time Performance

71 % on time

71% of riders report that the RTD 51 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 21 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 51 bus. Compared to other RTD lines, the 51 bus is ranked 31 out of 104 RTD lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official RTD metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 51 by opening the Transit app.

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RTD 51 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next RTD 51 bus depart from W Colgate Pl / S Sheridan Blvd?

    The next 51 bus leaves W Colgate Pl / S Sheridan Blvd at 11:23 PM, and arrives at US 36 / Sheridan Sta Gate A at 12:17 AM. The total trip time for the next RTD 51 bus is 54 min.

  • Is the RTD 51 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the RTD 51 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next RTD 51 bus arrive?

    You can see the next RTD 51 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 51 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the RTD 51 bus?

    There are 65 stops on the RTD 51 bus.

  • Is the RTD 51 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on RTD 51 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the RTD 51 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the RTD 51 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest RTD 51 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 51 bus stop to where you are.

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