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

The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Aspen is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thornton to Aspen is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Thornton PnR Gate C and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Thornton to Aspen?

The distance between Thornton and Aspen is 241 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thornton to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Thornton to Aspen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Aspen bus from?

Thornton to Aspen bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Union Station Gate B19.

Where does the Thornton to Aspen bus arrive?

Thornton to Aspen bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Thornton to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Aspen is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Thornton to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 978+ hotels available in Aspen.

Thornton to Aspen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Thornton to Aspen by bus, car, train, 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.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus Epic Mountain Express
2. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar
5h 49m
$139–177
Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thornton to Aspencar 165.7 mi
3h 39m
$31–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 to Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
3h 39m
$54–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
6h 39m
$31–44
Bus via Glenwood Springs
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
6h 56m
$33–97

Thornton to Aspen by bus

105Weekly Buses

6h 39mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.4 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Thornton PnR Gate C to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 6h 39m.

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