How to get from Carbondale to Empire by bus?

From Carbondale to Empire by bus

To get from Carbondale to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L bus from Carbondale Park & Ride station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from Idaho Springs station to Empire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 19 min.

379min
Bus - LL
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
Walk to Empire
Leaves from Carbondale Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carbondale
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Glenwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    185 min
  • 7
    Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
    Wait for bus
    CDOT OUTRIDER
    Craig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Empire
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Empire
    Walk to
    Empire
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carbondale to Empire by bus via BRT, WEST and CDOT OUTRIDER

To get from Carbondale to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BRT bus from Carbondale Park & Ride station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from Idaho Springs station to Empire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 23 min.

443min
Bus - BRTBRT
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
Walk to Empire
Leaves from Carbondale Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carbondale
  • 2
    Bus - BRTBRT
    Wait for bus
    BRT
    Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    185 min
  • 7
    Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
    Wait for bus
    CDOT OUTRIDER
    Craig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Empire
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Empire
    Walk to
    Empire
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carbondale to Empire

The distance between Carbondale, Denver - Boulder, CO and Empire, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 152.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 379 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carbondale to Empire by bus, 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 Carbondale

Carbondale is located at Carbondale, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Carbondale Marketplace.

Bus stations close to Carbondale:

  • Carbondale Marketplace
  • Main St + Hwy 133

Public transit stations close to Empire, Denver - Boulder, CO

Empire is located at Empire, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Theobald Park Empire.

Bus stations close to Empire:

  • Theobald Park Empire
  • Empire

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carbondale to Empire by bus via BRT, WEST and CDOT OUTRIDER

To get from Carbondale to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BRT bus from Carbondale Park & Ride station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from Idaho Springs station to Empire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 23 min.

443min
Bus - BRTBRT
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
Walk to Empire
Leaves from Carbondale Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carbondale
  • 2
    Bus - BRTBRT
    Wait for bus
    BRT
    Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    185 min
  • 7
    Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
    Wait for bus
    CDOT OUTRIDER
    Craig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Empire
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Empire
    Walk to
    Empire
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Empire?

    The fastest way takes 379 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line WEST, Bus line CDOT OUTRIDER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carbondale to Empire?

    The alternative route takes 443 minutes, using Bus line BRT, Bus line WEST, Bus line CDOT OUTRIDER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carbondale to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The L bus line goes from Glenwood station near Carbondale to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Glenwood Park & Ride station near Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO

  • How long does it take to travel from Carbondale to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Carbondale and Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus is about 6 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carbondale to get to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get on the L bus from the Glenwood stop near Carbondale in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carbondale and Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get off the bus at the West Glenwood Park & Ride stop, which is closest to Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO.

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