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How to get from Wheat Ridge to Golden by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Wheat Ridge to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 38 bus from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St station to W 38th Ave & Sheridan Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the W light rail from Sheridan Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

82min$5.25
Bus - 3838
Bus - 5151
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheat Ridge
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Sheridan Blvd
    ID 11046
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan Blvd & W 38th Ave
    ID 16471
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Englewood Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Station
    ID 33968
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sheridan Station
    ID 34235
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 38, 31 and W

To get from Wheat Ridge to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 38 bus from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St station to W 38th Ave & Federal Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the W light rail from Decatur-Federal Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

82min$5.25
Bus - 3838
Bus - 3131
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheat Ridge
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Federal Blvd
    ID 10987
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Blvd & W 38th Ave
    ID 13719
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Evans
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Decatur / Federal Station Gate F
    ID 13702
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Decatur-Federal Station
    ID 34232
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wheat Ridge to Golden
The distance between Wheat Ridge, Denver - Boulder, CO and Golden, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 16.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wheat Ridge to Golden 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 Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge is located at Wheat Ridge, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is W 38th Ave & Youngfield St.

Bus stations close to Wheat Ridge:

  • W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
  • Youngfield St & W 38th Ave
  • W 38th Ave & Wright St

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 38, 31 and W

To get from Wheat Ridge to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 38 bus from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St station to W 38th Ave & Federal Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the W light rail from Decatur-Federal Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

82min$5.25
Bus - 3838
Bus - 3131
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheat Ridge
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Federal Blvd
    ID 10987
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Blvd & W 38th Ave
    ID 13719
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Evans
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Decatur / Federal Station Gate F
    ID 13702
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Decatur-Federal Station
    ID 34232
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Wheat Ridge to Golden?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 51, Bus line W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wheat Ridge to Golden?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 31, Bus line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wheat Ridge and Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wheat Ridge to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The 38 bus line goes from Central Park Station station near Wheat Ridge to W 38th Ave & Sheridan Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till W 38th Ave & Sheridan Blvd station near Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO

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

    The total travel time between Wheat Ridge and Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wheat Ridge to get to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Central Park Station stop near Wheat Ridge in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wheat Ridge and Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get off the bus at the W 38th Ave & Sheridan Blvd station, which is closest to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Wheat Ridge to Golden?

    The ride from Wheat Ridge to Golden costs $5.25.

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