There are 2 ways to get from Rifle to Vernal by bus, train, shuttle, or car
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Bus, train, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & RideHgb
- Take the train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Salt Lake City
- Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Vernal Quality Inn
5d 7h$3,269–4,619Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rifle to Vernal139.4 mi
3h 17m$26–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rifle to Vernal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rifle to Vernal is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Rifle and Vernal is 647 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rifle to Vernal without a car is to bus and train and shuttle which takes 5 days 7h and costs $3,200 - $4,700.
It takes approximately 5 days 7h to get from Rifle to Vernal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rifle to Vernal is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rifle to Vernal.
There are 21+ hotels available in Vernal.
What companies run services between Rifle, CO, USA and Vernal, UT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rifle to Vernal. However, you can take the bus to West Glenwood Park & Ride, take the bus to Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, walk to Glenwood Springs, CO, take the train to Salt Lake City, walk to Courthouse Station, take the line 704 vehicle to Airport Station, walk to Salt Lake City Airport, UT, take the shuttle to Vernal Quality Inn, then take the taxi to Vernal. Alternatively, you can drive from Rifle to Vernal in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5d 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3,200–4,500
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $3,200–4,500
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Shuttle from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Vernal Quality Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
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