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

From Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the WEST VAIL RED bus from Ptarmigan station to Vail Transportation Center 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 34 min. The bus schedule from Ptarmigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

274min
Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
Bus - PEAK 1 EXPRESSPEAK 1 EXPRESS
Bus - 104L104L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Ptarmigan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ptarmigan
  • 2
    Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
    Wait for bus
    WEST VAIL RED
    Vail Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    ID 35174
    60 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
    145 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    170 yd • 3 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

Alternative route from Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO by bus via WEST VAIL RED, EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS and 104L

To get from Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the WEST VAIL RED bus from Ptarmigan station to Vail Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EPIC MOUNTAIN 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 34 min. The ride fare is $99.50. The bus schedule from Ptarmigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

274min$99.50
Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Bus - 104L104L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Ptarmigan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ptarmigan
  • 2
    Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
    Wait for bus
    WEST VAIL RED
    Vail Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Frisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver International Airport
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    190 yd • 3 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 Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO

The distance between Ptarmigan and Thornton, CO is approximately 148.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ptarmigan 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 Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO

To check the bus schedule from Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ptarmigan) 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 Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO by bus via WEST VAIL RED, EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS and 104L

To get from Ptarmigan to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the WEST VAIL RED bus from Ptarmigan station to Vail Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EPIC MOUNTAIN 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 34 min. The ride fare is $99.50. The bus schedule from Ptarmigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

274min$99.50
Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Bus - 104L104L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Ptarmigan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ptarmigan
  • 2
    Bus - WEST VAIL REDWEST VAIL RED
    Wait for bus
    WEST VAIL RED
    Vail Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Frisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver International Airport
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    190 yd • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line WEST VAIL RED, Bus line PEAK 1 EXPRESS, Bus line 104L.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line WEST VAIL RED, Bus line EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS, Bus line 104L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

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

    The WEST VAIL RED bus line goes from Vail Transportation Center station near Ptarmigan in Vail to Vail Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vail Transportation Center station near Thornton, CO.

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

    The total travel time between Ptarmigan and Thornton, CO by bus is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the WEST VAIL RED bus from the Vail Transportation Center stop near Ptarmigan in Vail.

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

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

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