There are 4 ways to get from Castle Rock to Thornton by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Ridgegate Parkway Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram E
- Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2train N
1h 42m$46–53Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castle Rock to Thorntoncar 37.4 mi
50 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Sky Ridge Station to Union Stationbus South
1h 54m$47–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castle Rock to Thorntontaxi 37.4 mi
50 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle Rock to Thornton is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Castle Rock to Thornton is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Castle Rock station to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Sky Ridge Station and arriving at Thornton PnR Gate B via Union Station Gate B15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Rock station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Ridgegate Parkway Station and arriving at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Castle Rock and Thornton is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Rock to Thornton without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $45 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Castle Rock to Thornton, including transfers.
Castle Rock to Thornton bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Sky Ridge Station.
Castle Rock to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Ridgegate Parkway Station.
Castle Rock to Thornton bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
What companies run services between Castle Rock, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Sky Ridge Station to Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Tram from Ridgegate Parkway Station to Union Station Light Rail Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
Train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Sky Ridge Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Castle Rock to Thornton train services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station Light Rail Plaza.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle Rock to Thornton is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Castle Rock to Thornton.
There are 1031+ hotels available in Thornton.



