What is the cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Thornton is to bus via Westminster Station S-Bound which costs $60 - $90 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Thornton is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h and costs $120 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Albuquerque and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Thornton. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at 11th St & Auraria Pkwy via California St & 21st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Albuquerque to Thornton?

The distance between Albuquerque and Thornton is 388 miles. The road distance is 429.9 miles.

How do I travel from Albuquerque to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Albuquerque to Thornton without a car is to bus via California St & 21st St which takes 8h 19m and costs $85 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Thornton?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Albuquerque to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albuquerque to Thornton bus from?

Albuquerque to Thornton bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.

Where does the Albuquerque to Thornton bus arrive?

Albuquerque to Thornton bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Albuquerque to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Thornton is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Albuquerque to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Thornton.

Albuquerque to Thornton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Thornton by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN)plane ABQ - DEN
2. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2train
4h 12m
Bus via Westminster Station S-Bound
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus El Paso / ...
9h 51m
$60–90
Bus via California St & 21st St
1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
8h 19m
$85–110
Drive 427.5 mi
1. Drive from Albuquerque to Thorntoncar 427.5 mi
7h 57m
$78–113
Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Denver (DEN)plane SAF - DEN
5h
$126–425
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
9h 8m
$70–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
9h 58m
$102–170

Albuquerque to Thornton by bus, foot, and train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.4 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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