What is the cheapest way to get from Denver to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Thornton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Denver to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Denver to Thornton is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Thornton?

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.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Thornton?

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.

How far is it from Denver to Thornton?

The distance between Denver and Thornton is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

How do I travel from Denver to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Denver to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Denver to Thornton?

The bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate B takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Denver to Thornton bus from?

Denver to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Union Station Gate B15.

Where do I catch the Denver to Thornton train from?

Denver to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Union Station.

Train or bus from Denver to Thornton?

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.

Where does the Denver to Thornton bus arrive?

Denver to Thornton bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Thornton PnR Gate B station.

Where does the Denver to Thornton train arrive?

Denver to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2.

Can I drive from Denver to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Thornton is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Denver to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Thornton.

Denver to Thornton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Thornton by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B15 to Thornton PnR Gate Bbus 120X
13 min
$3
Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Denver to Thorntoncar 10.1 mi
16 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2train N
18 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Denver to Thorntontaxi 10.1 mi
16 min
$30–45

Denver to Thornton by bus

157Weekly Buses

13 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 13 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.

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