There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Denver by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Glenwood Springs (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550 / ...
4h 59m$28–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus West
5h 21m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
7h 2m$103–187Drive 169.8 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Denvercar 169.8 mi
3h 3m$31–45Bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 6th St + Colorado Ave to AABC Airport UVbus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
3h 47m$49–304Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
- Drive from Carbondale to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car
- Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
4h 42m$65–321
Carbondale to Denver by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Denver is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Denver is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Denver station. However, there are services departing from 6th St + Colorado Ave and arriving at Denver Union Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Glenwood Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale station to Denver. However, there are services departing from Glenwood Springs Station and arriving at Denver via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Carbondale and Denver is 177 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Denver without a car is to bus via Glenwood Springs which takes 4h 59m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Carbondale to Denver, including transfers.
Carbondale to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glenwood Springs station.
Carbondale to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glenwood Springs Station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Denver is to bus via Glenwood Springs which takes 4h 59m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, CO, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Gunnison County Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 6th St + Colorado Ave to AABC Airport UV
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Carbondale to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Denver is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Carbondale to Denver.
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