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How to get fromHighlands Ranch to Thorntonby bus, tram, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Highlands Ranch to Thornton by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highlands Ranch Town Center PnR Gate A to Littleton / Mineral Station Gate Dbus
    2. Take the tram from Littleton / Mineral Ave Station to Union Station Light Rail PlazatramD
    3. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2trainN
    1h 35m
    $9

  2. Drive 25.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands Ranch to Thorntoncar25.7 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 24 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from S University Blvd & Dad Clark Dr to 40th & Colorado Station Gate Bbus24
    2. Take the bus from 38th & Blake Station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington Stbus7
    2h 3m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highlands Ranch to Thorntontaxi25.7 mi
    37 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus, tram, train via Englewood Station Gate G

    1. Take the bus from S Broadway & County Line Rd to Englewood Station Gate Gbus0B
    2. Take the tram from Englewood Station to Union Station Light Rail PlazatramD
    3. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2trainN
    1h 37m
    $9

  6. Bus, line 12 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Centennial Blvd & S Broadway to Englewood Station Gate Gbus0B
    2. Take the bus from Englewood Station Gate D to 38th & Blake Stationbus12
    3. Take the bus from 38th & Blake Station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington Stbus7
    2h 24m
    $6

Highlands Ranch to Thornton by bus, tram, and train

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from S University Blvd & Dad Clark Dr to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St via 40th & Colorado Station Gate B, 40th & Colorado Station Track 2, 38th & Blake Station Track 2, and 38th & Blake Station in around 2h 3m.

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