How to get from Union Station to Golden, CO by bus and light rail?

Union Station to Golden, CO - Light Rail Schedule

The W light rail from Union Station to Golden, CO runs from 4:52 AM to 11:51 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Golden, CO by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station to Golden, CO in Golden, take the W light rail from Union Station Light Rail station to Oak Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Oak Station station to Washington Ave & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Golden, CO on the Moovit app.

70min$3.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - W
Bus - 1717
Walk to Golden, CO
Leaves from Union Station Light Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - W
    Wait for light rail
    W
    Jeffco
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oak Station
    ID 34239
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    10th & Wash
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 13th St
    ID 24413
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Golden, CO
    Walk to
    Golden, CO
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Golden, CO

The distance between Union Station and Golden, CO is approximately 14.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Golden, CO by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Golden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Union Station to Golden, CO

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Light Rail line W, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Union Station and Golden, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Union Station to Golden, CO?

    The W light rail line goes from Union Station Light Rail station near Union Station in Denver to Oak Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Station near Golden, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Golden, CO by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station and Golden, CO by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Union Station to get to Golden, CO?

    Get on the W light rail from the Union Station Light Rail station near Union Station in Denver.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Union Station and Golden, CO?

    Get off the light rail at the Oak Station, which is closest to Golden, CO.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Union Station to Golden, CO?

    The ride from Union Station to Golden, CO costs $3.00.

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