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How to get fromCentral City to Thorntonby taxi, bus, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Central City to Thornton by taxi, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Central City to Idaho Springstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Springs to Union Stationbus bus West / ...
    1h 51m
    $33–39

  2. Drive 38.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central City to Thorntoncar car 38.9 mi
    58 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Springs to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus bus West / ...
    2. Take the tram from Federal Center Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram tram W
    2h 8m
    $34–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central City to Thorntontaxi taxi 38.9 mi
    58 min
    $120–150

  5. Taxi, bus via Thornton PnR Gate B

    1. Take the taxi from Central City to Idaho Springstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Springs to Union Stationbus bus West / ...
    1h 58m
    $33–39

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Central City, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Central City to Thornton. However, you can take the taxi to Idaho Springs, take the bus to Union Station, walk to Union Station, then take the train to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central City to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, Federal Center Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, and Union Station in around 2h 8m.

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