The average bus between Golden and Thornton takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Golden to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Golden and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Golden is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Thornton at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Federal Center Station Gate M and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Golden to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Golden station and arriving at Thornton station via Federal Center Station Gate D station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Golden to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Ford St & 12th St station.
Golden to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at US 36 & Sheridan Station Gate A.
The distance between Golden and Thornton is 24.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Ford St & 12th St to 88th Ave & Corona St via Federal Center Station Gate M and US 36 & Sheridan Station Gate A in around 3h 9m.