How to get from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO by bus?

From Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER bus from Arapahoe Basin station to River Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PEAK 1 EXPRESS bus and finally take the 104L bus from Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10 station to 104th Ave & Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Arapahoe Basin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

266min
Bus - SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYERSWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER
Bus - PEAK 1 EXPRESSPEAK 1 EXPRESS
Bus - 104L104L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Arapahoe Basin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arapahoe Basin
  • 2
    Bus - SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYERSWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER
    Wait for bus
    SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER
    Breckenridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River Run
    ID 81
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Run
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEAK 1 EXPRESSPEAK 1 EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    PEAK 1 EXPRESS
    Denver International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver International Airport
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 104L104L
    Wait for bus
    104L
    Wagon Road Pnr Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    104th Ave & Washington St
    ID 20982
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.55 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO

The distance between Arapahoe Basin and Thornton, CO is approximately 126.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arapahoe Basin 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 Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER, Bus line PEAK 1 EXPRESS, Bus line 104L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arapahoe Basin and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO?

    The SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER bus line goes from River Run station near Arapahoe Basin in Denver - Boulder, CO to River Run station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till River Run station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arapahoe Basin to Thornton, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Arapahoe Basin and Thornton, CO by bus is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arapahoe Basin to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the SWAN MOUNTAIN FLYER bus from the River Run stop near Arapahoe Basin in Denver - Boulder, CO.

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

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

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