How to get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO by bus?

From Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO by bus

To get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Boulder/Bonfoy station to Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH 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 4 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Union/ Palmer Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
Bus - 120X120X
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Boulder/Bonfoy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boulder/Bonfoy
    ID 546
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal
    ID 155
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado Springs Downtown Station
    ID 35122
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
    Wait for bus
    SOUTH
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    135 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
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Boulder/Bonfoy station to Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH bus and finally take the N train from Union Station station to Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Union/ Palmer Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
Train - N
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Boulder/Bonfoy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boulder/Bonfoy
    ID 546
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal
    ID 155
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado Springs Downtown Station
    ID 35122
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
    Wait for bus
    SOUTH
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station
    ID 35364
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO

The distance between Union/ Palmer Park and Thornton, CO is approximately 86.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union/ Palmer Park 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 Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO

To check the bus schedule from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union/ Palmer Park) 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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From Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO by bus and train

To get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Boulder/Bonfoy station to Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH bus and finally take the N train from Union Station station to Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Union/ Palmer Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Thornton, CO on the Moovit app.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
Train - N
Walk to Thornton, CO
Leaves from Boulder/Bonfoy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boulder/Bonfoy
    ID 546
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal
    ID 155
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado Springs Downtown Station
    ID 35122
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SOUTHSOUTH
    Wait for bus
    SOUTH
    Denver
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    ID 34343
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 34782/34667
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - N
    Wait for train
    N
    124th - Eastlake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Original Thornton / 88th Ave Station
    ID 35364
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornton, CO
    Walk to
    Thornton, CO
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO?

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SOUTH, Bus line 120X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO?

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SOUTH, Train line N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union/ Palmer Park and Thornton, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO?

    The 5 bus line goes from Boulder/Bonfoy station near Union/ Palmer Park in Denver - Boulder, CO to Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown station near Thornton, CO.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union/ Palmer Park to Thornton, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Union/ Palmer Park and Thornton, CO by bus is about 4 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union/ Palmer Park to get to Thornton, CO?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Boulder/Bonfoy stop near Union/ Palmer Park in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union/ Palmer Park and Thornton, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Depart Citadel - Arrive Downtown stop, which is closest to Thornton, CO.

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