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How to get from Denver to Vail by bus?

By bus

To get from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the 15 bus from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, take the PEGASUS bus from Wewatta St & 17th St station to Vail Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Walk to Vail
Leaves from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
    ID 17752
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Union Station Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wewatta St & 17th St
    ID 34385
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Vail
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    ID 35174
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vail
    Walk to
    Vail
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 0 and PEGASUS

To get from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the 0 bus from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, take the PEGASUS bus from Wewatta St & 17th St station to Vail Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 00
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Walk to Vail
Leaves from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
    ID 17752
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 00
    Wait for bus
    0
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wewatta St & 17th St
    ID 34385
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Vail
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    ID 35174
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vail
    Walk to
    Vail
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Denver to Vail
The distance between Denver, Denver - Boulder, CO and Vail, Denver - Boulder, CO is approximately 103.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Denver to Vail by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Denver - Boulder, CO – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Denver

Denver is located at Denver, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is 17th St & Lawrence St.

Train stations close to Denver:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Denver:

  • 17th St & Lawrence St
  • 17th St & Larimer St
  • 17th St & Market St
Public transit stations close to Vail, Denver - Boulder, CO

Vail is located at Vail, Denver - Boulder, CO and the nearest public transit station is Solaris - Eastbound.

Bus stations close to Vail:

  • Solaris - Eastbound
  • Solaris - Westbound
  • Covered Bridge - Eastbound

Alternative route by bus via 0 and PEGASUS

To get from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO, take the 0 bus from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall station to Union Station Bus Gates station. Next, take the PEGASUS bus from Wewatta St & 17th St station to Vail Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 00
Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
Walk to Vail
Leaves from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall
    ID 17752
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 00
    Wait for bus
    0
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Bus Gates
    ID 33727
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wewatta St & 17th St
    ID 34385
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PEGASUSPEGASUS
    Wait for bus
    PEGASUS
    Vail
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vail Transportation Center
    ID 35174
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vail
    Walk to
    Vail
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Denver to Vail?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line PEGASUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Denver to Vail?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 0, Bus line PEGASUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Denver and Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The 15 bus line goes from Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall station near Denver to Union Station Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station Downtown station near Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO

  • How long does it take to travel from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus?

    The total travel time between Denver and Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO by bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Denver to get to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Lawrence St & 16th Street Mall stop near Denver in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Denver and Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Downtown stop, which is closest to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO.

  • When is the last bus from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO?

    The last bus from Denver to Vail in Denver - Boulder, CO is the Pegasus line. It leaves the Wewatta St & 17th St stop at 1:30 PM.

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