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How to get fromAustin to Thorntonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Thornton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Denver (DEN)plane plane AUS - DEN
    5h 12m
    $114–565

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1144
    24h 8m
    $280–430

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2d
    $615–1,367

  4. Drive 923.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Thorntoncar car 923.4 mi
    15h 34m
    $169–244

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAT - DEN
    7h 25m
    $130–604

Austin to Thornton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

Delta, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 24h 8m.

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