How to get from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

From Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST bus from Idaho Springs station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 7 bus from 38th / Blake Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - A
Bus - 77
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Idaho Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Denver Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    38th / Blake Station
    ID 34684
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Northglenn & 112th Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Washington St
    ID 21551
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train via WEST, N and 93L

To get from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST bus from Idaho Springs station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N train and finally take the 93L bus from Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - N
Bus - 93L93L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Idaho Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave Station
    ID 35365
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 93L93L
    Wait for bus
    93L
    Thornton Pnr Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
    ID 18519
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO

The distance between Idaho Springs and Thornton, CO is approximately 44.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thornton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train via WEST, N and 93L

To get from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the WEST bus from Idaho Springs station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N train and finally take the 93L bus from Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave Station station to Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WESTWEST
Train - N
Bus - 93L93L
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Idaho Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Idaho Springs
    ID 35144
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WESTWEST
    Wait for bus
    WEST
    Denver
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Crossroads / 104th Ave Station
    ID 35365
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 93L93L
    Wait for bus
    93L
    Thornton Pnr Via Thornton Crossroads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
    ID 18519
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line WEST, Train line A, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line WEST, Train line N, Bus line 93L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO?

    The WEST bus line goes from Idaho Springs station near Idaho Springs in Idaho Springs to Denver station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Denver station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Idaho Springs to Thornton, CO by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Idaho Springs and Thornton, CO by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the WEST bus from the Idaho Springs stop near Idaho Springs in Idaho Springs.

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

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

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