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How to get fromColorado to Idaho Springsby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Colorado to Idaho Springs by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Decatur / Federal Station to Federal Center Stationtram tram W
    2. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus bus West / ...
    1h 49m

  2. Drive  32.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Idaho Springscar car 32.5 mi
    40 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Denver to Idaho Springstaxi taxi 32.5 mi
    40 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Idaho Springs, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colorado to Idaho Springs. However, you can take the line 16 bus to Decatur / Federal Station Gate B, walk to Decatur / Federal Station, take the vehicle to Federal Center Station, walk to Federal Center Station Gate L, then take the bus to Idaho Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Denver to Idaho Springs in around 40 min.

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