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How to get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

From 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from 51st Ave & Columbus Way station to Peoria Station Gate C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 7 bus from 38th / Blake Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from 51st Ave & Columbus Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

89min$5.25
Bus - 4545
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from 51st Ave & Columbus Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    51st Ave & Columbus Way
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Peoria Stn Via Montbello
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peoria Station Gate C
    ID 34496
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peoria Station
    ID 34502
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Northglenn & 112th Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Washington St
    ID 21551
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train via 121, A and 7

To get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 121 bus from Maxwell Pl & Crystal St station to 40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 7 bus from 38th / Blake Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from 51st Ave & Columbus Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

109min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 121121
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Maxwell Pl & Crystal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maxwell Pl & Crystal St
    ID 15276
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    40th & Airport Stn Via Montbello
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate D
    ID 26157
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    40th / Airport - Gateway Park Station
    ID 33740
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Northglenn & 112th Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Washington St
    ID 21551
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO

The distance between 51st Ave & Columbus Way and Thornton, CO is approximately 17.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thornton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO

To check the bus and train schedule from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (51st Ave & Columbus Way) and destination (Thornton, CO), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Alternative route from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train via 121, A and 7

To get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 121 bus from Maxwell Pl & Crystal St station to 40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 7 bus from 38th / Blake Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from 51st Ave & Columbus Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

109min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 121121
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Maxwell Pl & Crystal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maxwell Pl & Crystal St
    ID 15276
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    40th & Airport Stn Via Montbello
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate D
    ID 26157
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    40th / Airport - Gateway Park Station
    ID 33740
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Northglenn & 112th Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Washington St
    ID 21551
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 45, Train line A, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 121, Train line A, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st Ave & Columbus Way and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO?

    The 45 bus line goes from Peoria Stn Via Montbello station near 51st Ave & Columbus Way in Denver to Peoria Station Gate C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Peoria Station Gate C station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 51st Ave & Columbus Way and Thornton, CO by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st Ave & Columbus Way to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Peoria Stn Via Montbello stop near 51st Ave & Columbus Way in Denver.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st Ave & Columbus Way and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Peoria Station Gate C stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO?

    The ride from 51st Ave & Columbus Way to Thornton, CO costs $5.25.