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

From Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L bus from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the N train from Union Station station to Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 25 min.

325min
Walk to bus station
Bus - LL
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - N
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 - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Glenwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    240 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station
    ID 35364
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train via BRT, WEST and N

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BRT bus from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the N train from Union Station station to Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BRTBRT
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - N
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 - BRTBRT
    Wait for bus
    BRT
    Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    240 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station
    ID 35364
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.63 mi • 34 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 176.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 325 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenwood Springs 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.

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Alternative route from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train via BRT, WEST and N

To get from Glenwood Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BRT bus from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station to West Glenwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST bus and finally take the N train from Union Station station to Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BRTBRT
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - N
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 - BRTBRT
    Wait for bus
    BRT
    Glenwood-W Glenwd P&R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 96
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Glenwood Park & Ride
    ID 35176
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    240 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station
    ID 35364
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.63 mi • 34 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 325 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line WEST, Train line N.

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

    The alternative route takes 330 minutes, using Bus line BRT, Bus line WEST, Train line N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 25 min.

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

    The L bus line goes from 8th St + Pitkin Ave station near Glenwood Springs in Glenwood Springs to Glenwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glenwood station near Thornton, CO.

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

    The total travel time between Glenwood Springs and Thornton, CO by bus and train is about 5 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the L bus from the 8th St + Pitkin Ave 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 station, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

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