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How to get from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO by bus?

From Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the VAL bus from Eagle County Airport station to Chambers Park And Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST 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 4 hr 30 min. The bus schedule from Eagle County Regional Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VALVAL
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Eagle County Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eagle County Airport
    ID 408
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - VALVAL
    Wait for bus
    VAL
    Vail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chambers Park And Ride
    ID 414
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eagle Chambers Park & Ride
    ID 414
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    150 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO by bus via VAL, PEGASUS and 120X

To get from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the VAL bus from Eagle County Airport station to Avon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PEGASUS 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 4 hr 30 min. The bus schedule from Eagle County Regional Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VALVAL
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Eagle County Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eagle County Airport
    ID 408
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - VALVAL
    Wait for bus
    VAL
    Vail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avon Station
    ID 214
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avon Station
    ID 35401
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Denver Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wewatta St & 17th St
    ID 34385
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO

The distance between Eagle County Regional Airport and Thornton, CO is approximately 146.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eagle County Regional Airport 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 Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO

To check the bus schedule from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Eagle County Regional Airport) 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.

Alternative route from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO by bus via VAL, PEGASUS and 120X

To get from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the VAL bus from Eagle County Airport station to Avon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PEGASUS 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 4 hr 30 min. The bus schedule from Eagle County Regional Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VALVAL
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Eagle County Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eagle County Airport
    ID 408
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - VALVAL
    Wait for bus
    VAL
    Vail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avon Station
    ID 214
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avon Station
    ID 35401
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Denver Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wewatta St & 17th St
    ID 34385
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    11 min
  • 10
    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 Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line VAL, Bus line WEST, Bus line 120X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line VAL, Bus line PEGASUS, Bus line 120X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eagle County Regional Airport and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO?

    The VAL bus line goes from Eagle County Airport station near Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum to Vail station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vail station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Eagle County Regional Airport to Thornton, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Eagle County Regional Airport and Thornton, CO by bus is about 4 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Eagle County Regional Airport to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the VAL bus from the Eagle County Airport stop near Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Eagle County Regional Airport and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Vail stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.