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, 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 38 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Boulder may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Golden on the Moovit app.

98min$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 • 9 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
    70 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 33.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Boulder to Golden

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line GS, Light Rail line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Golden?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boulder to Golden?

    The GS bus line goes from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 station near Boulder in Boulder to Federal Center Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Federal Center Station 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 38 min.

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

    Get on the GS bus from the Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 stop near Boulder in Boulder.

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

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

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

    The ride from Boulder to Golden costs $5.25.

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