The average bus between Rifle and Boulder takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rifle to Boulder. 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 5 times a day between Rifle and Boulder. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rifle is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Boulder at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at West Glenwood Park & Ride and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rifle to Boulder? 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 Rifle to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Rifle station and arriving at Boulder station via West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Rifle to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Railroad Ave + 5th St station.
Rifle to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at Broadway & Regent Dr station.
The distance between Rifle and Boulder is 221.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to Broadway & Regent Dr via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 6h 21m.