What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Golden?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Golden is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Golden?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Golden is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Golden. However, there are services departing from 6th St + Colorado Ave and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Golden?

No, there is no direct train from Carbondale station to Golden station. However, there are services departing from Glenwood Springs Station and arriving at Oak Station via Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Golden?

The distance between Carbondale and Golden is 179 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Golden without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $28 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Golden?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Carbondale to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Golden bus from?

Carbondale to Golden bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Golden train from?

Carbondale to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glenwood Springs Station.

Train or bus from Carbondale to Golden?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Golden is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Carbondale to Golden bus arrive?

Carbondale to Golden bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Federal Center Station Gate L.

Where does the Carbondale to Golden train arrive?

Carbondale to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Golden is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Carbondale to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 784+ hotels available in Golden.

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Golden by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus West
5h 38m
$29–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
8h 21m
$109–193
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Goldencar 157.2 mi
2h 57m
$29–42
Bus, fly, tram, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from 6th St + Colorado Ave to AABC Airport UVbus
2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
3. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
5h 1m
$55–310

Carbondale to Golden by bus

105Weekly Buses

5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Carbondale, CO, USA and Golden, CO, USA?

Bustang operates a bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Federal Center Station Gate L hourly. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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