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How to get from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by bus, light rail and train?

From Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by bus, light rail and train

To get from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the R light rail from Aurora Metro Center Station station to Peoria Station 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 52 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

112min$5.25
Light Rail - R
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Aurora Metro Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Aurora Metro Center Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - R
    Wait for light rail
    R
    R Line Peoria Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Peoria Station
    ID 34502
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    12 min
  • 6
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Northglenn & 112th Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Washington St
    ID 21551
    24 min
  • 8
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H station to 8th Ave & Downing 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

125min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 1212
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H
    ID 26337
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Auraria Via 6th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Ave & Downing St
    ID 11844
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downing St & 8th Ave
    ID 13386
    80 yd • 1 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
    19 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 Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO

The distance between Aurora Metro Center Station and Thornton, CO is approximately 19.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thornton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H station to 8th Ave & Downing 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

125min$5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 1212
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Metro Center Stn Gate H
    ID 26337
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Auraria Via 6th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Ave & Downing St
    ID 11844
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downing St & 8th Ave
    ID 13386
    80 yd • 1 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
    19 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 Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Light Rail line R, Train line A, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 12, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Aurora Metro Center Station and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO?

    The R light rail line goes from R Line Peoria Station station near Aurora Metro Center Station in Aurora to Peoria Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Peoria Station station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora Metro Center Station and Thornton, CO by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Aurora Metro Center Station to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the R light rail from the R Line Peoria Station station near Aurora Metro Center Station in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Aurora Metro Center Station and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the light rail at the Peoria Station stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO?

    The ride from Aurora Metro Center Station to Thornton, CO costs $5.25.