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

From Boulder to Golden by bus and light rail

To get from Boulder to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the JUMP bus from Arapahoe Ave & 19th St station to Downtown Boulder Station (Ar) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GS 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

100min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - JUMPJUMP
Bus - GSGS
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Arapahoe Ave & 19th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arapahoe Ave & 19th St
    ID 12203
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - JUMPJUMP
    Wait for bus
    JUMP
    Dwtn Boulder
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Boulder Station (Ar)
    ID 99850
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1
    ID 18977
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GSGS
    Wait for bus
    GS
    Federal Center Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    68 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boulder to Golden by bus and light rail via GS and W

To get from Boulder to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the GS bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 station to Federal Center Station 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 40 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

100min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - GSGS
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1
    ID 18977
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - GSGS
    Wait for bus
    GS
    Federal Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    68 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boulder to Golden

The distance between Boulder, Denver - Boulder, CO and Golden, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 33.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boulder 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 Boulder

Boulder is located at 19th Street, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Arapahoe Ave & 19th St.

Bus stations close to Boulder:

  • Arapahoe Ave & 19th St
  • Arapahoe Ave & 17th St
  • Arapahoe Ave & 16th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Boulder to Golden by bus and light rail via GS and W

To get from Boulder to Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the GS bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 station to Federal Center Station 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 40 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

100min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - GSGS
Light Rail - W
Leaves from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1
    ID 18977
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - GSGS
    Wait for bus
    GS
    Federal Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Center Station
    ID 33741
    68 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson County Government Center-Golden Station
    ID 34241
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line JUMP, Bus line GS, Light Rail line W.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line GS, Light Rail line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Golden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boulder to Golden?

    The JUMP bus line goes from Arapahoe Ave & 19th St station near Boulder in Boulder to Dwtn Boulder station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Dwtn Boulder station near Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boulder to Golden by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Boulder in Boulder and Golden in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boulder to get to Golden?

    Get on the JUMP bus from the Arapahoe Ave & 19th St stop near Boulder in Boulder.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boulder and Golden?

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

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

    The ride from Boulder to Golden costs $5.25.

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