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How to get from Thornton to Cherry Creek by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Thornton to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the 120X bus from Thornton Pnr Gate C station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, take the E light rail from Union Station Light Rail station to Arapahoe at Village Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

87min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120X120X
Light Rail - E
Walk to Cherry Creek
Leaves from Thornton Pnr Gate C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate C
    ID 18681
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E
    Wait for light rail
    E
    Ridgegate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arapahoe at Village Center Station
    ID 33705
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cherry Creek
    Walk to
    Cherry Creek
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Thornton to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 120X bus from Thornton Pnr Gate C station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 153 bus from Peoria Station Gate G station to Caley Ave & S Boston St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

121min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120X120X
Train - A
Bus - 153153
Walk to Cherry Creek
Leaves from Thornton Pnr Gate C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate C
    ID 18681
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Denver Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peoria Station
    ID 34502
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peoria Station Gate G
    ID 34738
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 153153
    Wait for bus
    153
    Arapahoe Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caley Ave & S Boston St
    ID 22038
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cherry Creek
    Walk to
    Cherry Creek
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thornton to Cherry Creek

The distance between Thornton, Denver - Boulder, CO and Cherry Creek, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 22.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Cherry Creek 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.

Public transit stations close to Thornton

Thornton is located at Thornton, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Thornton Pnr Gate C.

Bus stations close to Thornton:

  • Thornton Pnr Gate C
  • Grant St & 88th Ave
  • 88th Ave & Grant St

Public transit stations close to Cherry Creek, Denver - Boulder, CO

Cherry Creek is located at Cherry Creek, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Arapahoe Rd & S Clinton St.

Bus stations close to Cherry Creek:

  • Arapahoe Rd & S Clinton St
  • S Boston St & Arapahoe Rd
  • Caley Ave & S Boston St

By bus and train

To get from Thornton to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 120X bus from Thornton Pnr Gate C station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 153 bus from Peoria Station Gate G station to Caley Ave & S Boston St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

121min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120X120X
Train - A
Bus - 153153
Walk to Cherry Creek
Leaves from Thornton Pnr Gate C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate C
    ID 18681
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Denver Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peoria Station
    ID 34502
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peoria Station Gate G
    ID 34738
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 153153
    Wait for bus
    153
    Arapahoe Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caley Ave & S Boston St
    ID 22038
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cherry Creek
    Walk to
    Cherry Creek
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Cherry Creek?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 120X, Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton to Cherry Creek?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 120X, Bus line A, Bus line 153.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thornton to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The 120X bus line goes from Thornton Pnr Gate C station near Thornton to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Union Station station near Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO

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

    The total travel time between Thornton and Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thornton to get to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get on the 120X bus from the Thornton Pnr Gate C stop near Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thornton and Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station station, which is closest to Cherry Creek in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How much is the bus fare from Thornton to Cherry Creek?

    The ride from Thornton to Cherry Creek costs $5.25.

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