The average bus between Highlands Ranch and Thornton takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly bus service from Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Highlands Ranch is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Thornton at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at 40th & Colorado Station Gate B and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Highlands Ranch station and arriving at Thornton station via 40th & Colorado Station Gate B station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Highlands Ranch to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transport, depart from C-470 & University PnR Gate B station.
Highlands Ranch to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transport, arrive at Eppinger Blvd & Washington St station.
The distance between Highlands Ranch and Thornton is 34.9 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from C-470 & University PnR Gate B to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St via 40th & Colorado Station Gate B, 40th & Colorado Station Track 2, 38th & Blake Station Track 2, and 38th & Blake Station in around 2h 5m.