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

From Wheat Ridge to Golden 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Wheat Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Golden on the Moovit app.

71min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 5151
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
    ID 35379
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    20 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
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wheat Ridge to Golden by bus and light rail via 38, 76 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 & Wadsworth Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 76 bus and finally take the W light rail from Lakewood-Wadsworth Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Wheat Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Golden on the Moovit app.

71min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 7676
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
    ID 35379
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Wadsworth Blvd
    ID 11055
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wadsworth Blvd & W 38th Ave
    ID 16963
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Long/Bowles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wadsworth Blvd & W 13th Ave
    ID 16943
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lakewood-Wadsworth Station
    ID 34237
    40 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
    22 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 16.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Wheat Ridge to Golden

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Wheat Ridge to Golden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wheat Ridge) and destination (Golden), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wheat Ridge to Golden by bus and light rail via 38, 76 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 & Wadsworth Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 76 bus and finally take the W light rail from Lakewood-Wadsworth Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Wheat Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Golden on the Moovit app.

71min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 7676
Light Rail - W
Leaves from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Youngfield St
    ID 35379
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 38th Ave & Wadsworth Blvd
    ID 11055
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wadsworth Blvd & W 38th Ave
    ID 16963
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Long/Bowles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wadsworth Blvd & W 13th Ave
    ID 16943
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lakewood-Wadsworth Station
    ID 34237
    40 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
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wheat Ridge to Golden?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 51, Light Rail line W.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 76, Light Rail 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 11 min.

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

    The 38 bus line goes from W 38th Ave & Youngfield St station near Wheat Ridge to Central Park Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Central Park Station 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 11 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 W 38th Ave & Youngfield St 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 Central Park Station 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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