How to get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus?

From Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RG bus from Grand Ave + 9th St station to West Glenwood Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US1200 bus 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 5 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from Glenwood Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

304min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RGRG
Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Grand Ave + 9th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave + 9th St
    ID 77
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - RGRG
    Wait for bus
    RG
    Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Mall
    ID 81
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US1200
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
    ID DEN6
    230 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
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus via HGB, GREYHOUND US1200 and 120X

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HGB bus from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station to West Glenwood Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US1200 bus 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 5 hr 28 min. The bus schedule from Glenwood Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

328min
Walk to bus station
Bus - HGBHGB
Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from 8th St + Pitkin Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th St + Pitkin Ave
    ID 325
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - HGBHGB
    Wait for bus
    HGB
    New Castle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Mall
    ID 81
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US1200
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
    ID DEN6
    230 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
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO

The distance between Glenwood Springs and Thornton, CO is approximately 140.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 304 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thornton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus via HGB, GREYHOUND US1200 and 120X

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the HGB bus from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station to West Glenwood Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US1200 bus 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 5 hr 28 min. The bus schedule from Glenwood Springs may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

328min
Walk to bus station
Bus - HGBHGB
Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from 8th St + Pitkin Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th St + Pitkin Ave
    ID 325
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - HGBHGB
    Wait for bus
    HGB
    New Castle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Mall
    ID 81
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US1200GREYHOUND US1200
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US1200
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver Union Station Bus Concourse
    ID DEN6
    230 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
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 304 minutes, using Bus line RG, Bus line GREYHOUND US1200, Bus line 120X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line HGB, Bus line GREYHOUND US1200, Bus line 120X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenwood Springs and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO?

    The RG bus line goes from Grand Ave + 9th St station near Glenwood Springs in Glenwood Springs to Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Glenwood Springs and Thornton, CO by bus is about 5 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glenwood Springs to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the RG bus from the Grand Ave + 9th St stop near Glenwood Springs in Glenwood Springs.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glenwood Springs and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

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