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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Thornton is to bus which costs $280 - $550 and takes 40h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Thornton is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Chicago Union Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 14m.

How far is it from Washington to Thornton?

The distance between Washington and Thornton is 1513 miles. The road distance is 1625.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Thornton without a car is to train which takes 38h 14m and costs $490 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Washington to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Thornton train from?

Washington to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Thornton?

The best way to get from Washington to Thornton is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 38h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 40h 38m.

What is the time difference between Washington and Thornton?

Thornton is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 1:40 AM in Washington and 11:40 PM in Thornton.

Where does the Washington to Thornton train arrive?

Washington to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Thornton is 1625 miles. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Washington to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 2335+ hotels available in Thornton.

Washington to Thornton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Thornton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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

Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Denver (DEN)plane DCA - DEN
5h 28m
$278–1,185
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Denver (DEN)plane IAD - DEN
7h 9m
$145–621
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
38h 14m
$492–1,109
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
40h 38m
$280–546
Drive 1,615.7 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Thorntoncar 1,615.7 mi
28h 31m
$295–426
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Denver (DEN)plane BWI - DEN
7h 5m
$165–1,258

Washington to Thornton by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

38h 14mAverage Duration

$492Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,504.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Chicago Union Station, Denver, and Union Station in around 38h 14m.

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