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How to get from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

From Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 169 bus from Tower Rd & Colfax Ave station to 40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate G 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

91min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 169169
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Tower Rd & Colfax Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tower Rd & Colfax Ave
    ID 25812
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    40th & Airport Stn Via Buckley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    40th Ave & Airport Blvd-Gateway Park Stn Gate G
    ID 26160
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    40th / Airport - Gateway Park Station
    ID 33740
    120 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
    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

From Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd station to Colfax Ave & Lafayette St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

116min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 1212
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colfax Ave & Tower Rd
    ID 16754
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Union Station Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colfax Ave & Lafayette St
    ID 35512
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downing St & Colfax Ave
    ID 13394
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    38th & Blake Station Via Downing St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    13 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 Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO

The distance between Colfax Ave & Tower Rd and Thornton, CO is approximately 21.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd 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.

From Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd station to Colfax Ave & Lafayette St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

116min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 1212
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colfax Ave & Tower Rd
    ID 16754
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Union Station Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colfax Ave & Lafayette St
    ID 35512
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downing St & Colfax Ave
    ID 13394
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    38th & Blake Station Via Downing St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    13 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 Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 169, Train line A, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 12, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colfax Ave & Tower Rd 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 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO?

    The 169 bus line goes from Tower Rd & Colfax Ave station near Colfax Ave & Tower Rd in Aurora to 40th & Airport Stn Via Buckley Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 40th & Airport Stn Via Buckley Rd station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Colfax Ave & Tower Rd and Thornton, CO by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the 169 bus from the Tower Rd & Colfax Ave stop near Colfax Ave & Tower Rd in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colfax Ave & Tower Rd and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the bus at the 40th & Airport Stn Via Buckley Rd stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO?

    The ride from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO costs $5.25.