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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. The bus and train schedule from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

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. The bus and train schedule from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

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.

Bus And Train schedule from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO

To check the bus and train schedule from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd to Thornton, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Colfax Ave & Tower Rd) 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.

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. The bus and train schedule from Colfax Ave & Tower Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

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.