What is the cheapest way to get from Rifle to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Rifle to Boulder is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rifle to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Rifle to Boulder is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rifle and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Rifle to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Railroad Ave + 5th St and arriving at Broadway & Regent Dr via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Rifle to Boulder?

The distance between Rifle and Boulder is 216 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rifle to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Rifle to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Rifle to Boulder?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rifle to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rifle to Boulder bus from?

Rifle to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Railroad Ave + 5th St station.

Where does the Rifle to Boulder bus arrive?

Rifle to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Rifle to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Rifle to Boulder is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Rifle to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 164+ hotels available in Boulder.

Rifle to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rifle to Boulder by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Hgb
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
6h 21m
$30–42
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rifle to Glenwood Springs Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
8h 9m
$154–236
Drive 189.8 mi
1. Drive from Rifle to Bouldercar 189.8 mi
3h 31m
$35–50
Bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Rifle to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus
2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)plane GJT - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 24m
$64–397
Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Rifle to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car
2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Denver (DEN)plane HDN - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
4h 57m
$58–332
Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to 27th St Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to AABC Airport UVbus
3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 53m
$46–302

Rifle to Boulder by bus

105Weekly Buses

6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Rifle, CO, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to Broadway & Regent Dr via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 6h 21m.

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