How to get from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO by bus?

From Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS bus from Vail Transportation Center station to Denver International Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 104L bus and finally take the 93L bus from Colorado Blvd & Arrowhead Pass Rd station to Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $99.50. The bus schedule from Vail Transportation Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

207min$99.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Bus - 104L104L
Bus - 93L93L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Vail Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESSEPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
    Frisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denver International Airport
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denver Airport Station Bus Gates 6,7,8,9 & 10
    ID 34503
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 104L104L
    Wait for bus
    104L
    Wagon Road Pnr Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave Station
    ID 35365
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado Blvd & Arrowhead Pass Rd
    ID 23680
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 93L93L
    Wait for bus
    93L
    Thornton Pnr Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
    ID 18519
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO

The distance between Vail Transportation Center and Thornton, CO is approximately 141.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vail Transportation Center 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 Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS, Bus line 104L, Bus line 93L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vail Transportation Center and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO?

    The EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS bus line goes from Vail Transportation Center station near Vail Transportation Center in Vail to Denver International Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Denver International Airport station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Vail Transportation Center and Thornton, CO by bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vail Transportation Center to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS bus from the Vail Transportation Center stop near Vail Transportation Center in Vail.

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

    Get off the bus at the Denver International Airport stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

  • How much is the bus fare from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO?

    The ride from Vail Transportation Center to Thornton, CO costs $99.50.

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