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

From Empire to Golden by bus and light rail

To get from Empire to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from Empire station to Federal Center Station Gate L station. Next, take the W light rail from Federal Center Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

81min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Empire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Empire
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
    Wait for bus
    CDOT OUTRIDER
    Denver
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station Gate L
    ID 33658
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Empire to Golden by bus and light rail via ROUNDABOUT, PEGASUS and W

To get from Empire to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the ROUNDABOUT bus from Theobald Park Empire station to Idaho Springs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PEGASUS bus and finally take the W light rail from Federal Center Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Bus - ROUNDABOUTROUNDABOUT
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Theobald Park Empire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Empire
  • 2
    Bus - ROUNDABOUTROUNDABOUT
    Wait for bus
    ROUNDABOUT
    Park And Ride Idaho Springs (Rec Center)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Denver Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    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
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire to Golden

The distance between Empire, Denver - Boulder, CO and Golden, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 38.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire 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 Empire

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

Bus stations close to Empire:

  • Empire

Alternative route from Empire to Golden by bus and light rail via ROUNDABOUT, PEGASUS and W

To get from Empire to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the ROUNDABOUT bus from Theobald Park Empire station to Idaho Springs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PEGASUS bus and finally take the W light rail from Federal Center Station station to Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Bus - ROUNDABOUTROUNDABOUT
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Theobald Park Empire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Empire
  • 2
    Bus - ROUNDABOUTROUNDABOUT
    Wait for bus
    ROUNDABOUT
    Park And Ride Idaho Springs (Rec Center)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Denver Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    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
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CDOT OUTRIDER, Bus line W.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line ROUNDABOUT, Bus line PEGASUS, Bus line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Empire and Golden 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 21 min.

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

    The CDOT OUTRIDER bus line goes from Empire station near Empire to Denver station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Denver station near Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO

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

    The total travel time between Empire and Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from the Empire stop near Empire in Denver - Boulder, CO.

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

    Get off the bus at the Denver station, which is closest to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How much is the bus fare from Empire to Golden?

    The ride from Empire to Golden costs $8.00.

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