What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Rifle?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Rifle is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Rifle?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Rifle is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and Rifle?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Rifle. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Rifle via Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Rifle?

The distance between Fort Collins and Rifle is 253 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Collins to Rifle without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Rifle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Rifle?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Fort Collins to Rifle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to Rifle bus from?

Fort Collins to Rifle bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Fort Collins to Rifle bus arrive?

Fort Collins to Rifle bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Rifle?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Rifle is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Fort Collins to Rifle.

Where can I stay near Rifle?

There are 17+ hotels available in Rifle.

Fort Collins to Rifle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort Collins to Rifle by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus North
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Riflebus West
6h 45m
$38–54
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Glenwood Springs Station to Rifletaxi
8h 37m
$185–684
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Riflecar 242.6 mi
4h 5m
$45–64
Bus, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus
5h 50m
$88–376
Bus via Vail
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Riflebus
7h 2m
$164–215
Bus via Glenwood Springs
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus Hgb
7h 42m
$39–106
Bus, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Riflecar
5h 22m
$106–416
Bus, fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane DEN - HDN
3. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Riflecar
5h 25m
$100–405
Bus, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
3. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Riflebus
6h 9m
$96–401

Fort Collins to Rifle by bus

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Rifle, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Rifle via Union Station and Union Station Gate B19 in around 6h 45m.

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