There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Thornton by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate B120X
13 min$3Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver to Thornton10.1 mi
16 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2N
18 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Denver to Thornton10.1 mi
16 min$30–45
Denver to Thornton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Thornton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Thornton is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station Gate B15 station and arriving at Thornton PnR Gate B. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station station and arriving at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Denver and Thornton is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3.
The bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate B takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Denver to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Union Station Gate B15.
Denver to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Thornton is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 18 min.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?
Regional Transportation District operates a bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate B hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Regional Transportation District operates a train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate B
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
Union Taxi
- Phone
- +1-303-922-2222
- Website
- uniontaxidenver.us
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 303-333-3333
- Website
- metrotransportationdenver.com
Green Taxi Cooperative
- Phone
- +1 303-806-8888
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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Thornton PnR Gate B station.
Denver to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Thornton is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Denver to Thornton.
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