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

From Montrose to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Montrose to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from Montrose station to Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station 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 8 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Montrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

525min
Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
Bus - WESTWEST
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Montrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - CDOT OUTRIDERCDOT OUTRIDER
    Wait for bus
    CDOT OUTRIDER
    Grand Junction
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station
    ID 35381
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station
    ID 35381
    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
    350 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
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose to Thornton, CO

The distance between Montrose and Thornton, CO is approximately 326.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 525 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose 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 Montrose to Thornton, CO

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

    The fastest way takes 525 minutes, using Bus line CDOT OUTRIDER, Bus line WEST, Bus line 120X.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 45 min.

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

    The CDOT OUTRIDER bus line goes from Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station near Montrose in Denver - Boulder, CO to Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station near Thornton, CO.

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Thornton, CO by bus is about 8 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the CDOT OUTRIDER bus from the Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station near Montrose in Denver - Boulder, CO.

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

    Get off the bus at the Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

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