How to get from Golden to Boulder by bus and light rail?

Golden to Boulder - Light Rail Schedule

The W light rail from Golden to Boulder runs from 5:23 AM to 11:53 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 16 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Golden to Boulder by bus and light rail

To get from Golden to Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the W light rail from Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station to Federal Center Station station. Next, take the GS bus from Federal Center Station station to 27th Way & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Golden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Boulder on the Moovit app.

76min$5.25
Light Rail - W
Bus - GSGS
Leaves from Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Golden
  • 2
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - GSGS
    Wait for bus
    GS
    Dtwn Boulder
  • 5
    Ride to bus station 27th Way & Broadway
    Ride to bus station
    27th Way & Broadway
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Golden to Boulder

The distance between Golden, Denver - Boulder, CO and Boulder, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 30.89 mi, which can typically be traveled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Golden to Boulder by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Denver - Boulder, CO – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Golden to Boulder

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Golden to Boulder using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Golden) and destination (Boulder), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Golden to Boulder?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Light Rail line W, Bus line GS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Golden and Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Golden to Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The W light rail line goes from Federal Center Station near Golden to 27th Way & Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 27th Way & Broadway station near Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Golden to Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Golden and Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Golden to get to Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get on the W light rail from the Federal Center Station near Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when traveling between Golden and Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get off the light rail at the 27th Way & Broadway stop, which is closest to Boulder in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Golden to Boulder?

    The ride from Golden to Boulder costs $5.25.

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