How to get from Rifle to Thornton, CO by bus?

Rifle to Thornton, CO - Bus Schedule

The WEST bus from Rifle to Thornton, CO runs from 9:10 AM to 4:45 PM, with departures every 1 hr 20 min-1 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 5 hr 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rifle to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Rifle to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the WEST bus from Rifle station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 120X bus and finally take the 93L bus from Thornton Pnr Gate A station to Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min. The bus schedule from Rifle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

355min
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - 120X120X
Bus - 93L93L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Rifle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rifle
  • 2
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 33727
    275 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    150 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 120X120X
    Wait for bus
    120X
    Thornton Pnr Wagon Rd Pnr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Pnr Gate B
    ID 21994
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 93L93L
    Wait for bus
    93L
    Colorado Blvd & 138th Ave Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
    ID 18524
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rifle to Thornton, CO

The distance between Rifle and Thornton, CO is approximately 199.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 355 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rifle 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 Rifle to Thornton, CO

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

    The fastest way takes 355 minutes, using Bus line WEST, Bus line 120X, Bus line 93L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rifle to Thornton, CO?

    The WEST bus line goes from Union Station near Rifle in Rifle to Union Station Bus Gates station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station Bus Gates station near Thornton, CO.

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

    The total travel time between Rifle and Thornton, CO by bus is about 5 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the WEST bus from the Union Station near Rifle in Rifle.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Bus Gates stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

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