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How to get from Parker to Thornton by bus and light rail?

From Parker to Thornton by bus and light rail

To get from Parker to Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 483 bus from Parker Pnr station to Lincoln Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E light rail and finally take the 120X bus from Union Station Bus Gates station to Thornton Pnr Gate B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

146min$5.25
Bus - 483483
Light Rail - E
Bus - 120X120X
Leaves from Parker Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parker
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Lincoln Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Station
    ID 33714
    24 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E
    Wait for light rail
    E
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Thornton Pnr Gate B
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Parker to Thornton by bus and light rail via 483, H and 120X

To get from Parker to Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 483 bus from Parker Pnr station to Nine Mile Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the H light rail and finally take the 120X bus from Union Station Bus Gates station to Thornton Pnr Gate B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

168min$5.25
Bus - 483483
Light Rail - H
Bus - 120X120X
Leaves from Parker Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parker
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Nine Mile Stn Via Parker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nine Mile Station
    ID 33719
    34 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - H
    Wait for light rail
    H
    To Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Thornton Pnr Gate B
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parker to Thornton

The distance between Parker, Denver - Boulder, CO and Thornton, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 35.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parker to Thornton 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 Parker

Parker is located at Parker, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Victorian Dr & Mainstreet.

Bus stations close to Parker:

  • Victorian Dr & Mainstreet
  • S Parker Rd & Plaza Dr
  • Mainstreet & S Parker Rd

Public transit stations close to Thornton, Denver - Boulder, CO

Thornton is located at Thornton, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is W 88th Ave & Fox Dr.

Bus stations close to Thornton:

  • W 88th Ave & Fox Dr
  • 88th Ave & Washington St
  • Washington St & 88th Ave

Alternative route from Parker to Thornton by bus and light rail via 483, H and 120X

To get from Parker to Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 483 bus from Parker Pnr station to Nine Mile Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the H light rail and finally take the 120X bus from Union Station Bus Gates station to Thornton Pnr Gate B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

168min$5.25
Bus - 483483
Light Rail - H
Bus - 120X120X
Leaves from Parker Pnr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parker
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Nine Mile Stn Via Parker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nine Mile Station
    ID 33719
    34 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - H
    Wait for light rail
    H
    To Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station Light Rail
    ID 25430/25434
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Thornton Pnr Gate B
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parker to Thornton?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 483, Bus line E, Bus line 120X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parker to Thornton?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 483, Bus line H, Bus line 120X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parker and Thornton 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 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parker to Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The 483 bus line goes from Lincoln Stn station near Parker to Lincoln Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Lincoln Station station near Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO

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

    The total travel time between Parker and Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 483 bus from the Lincoln Stn stop near Parker in Denver - Boulder, CO.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lincoln Station stop, which is closest to Thornton in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Parker to Thornton?

    The ride from Parker to Thornton costs $5.25.

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