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How to get fromCripple Creek to Vailby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cripple Creek to Vail by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Lakewood

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs, COtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 47m
    $115–140

  2. Drive 123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cripple Creek to Vailcar car 123.7 mi
    2h 48m
    $23–33

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 14m
    $112–139

  4. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Cripple Creek to 10 Old Mans Trailtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Vailbus bus
    7h 42m
    $104–136

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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Cripple Creek, CO, USA and Vail, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cripple Creek to Vail. However, you can take the taxi to Colorado Springs, CO, take the bus to Denver, CO, walk to Auraria West Station, take the vehicle to Federal Center Station, walk to Federal Center Station Gate L, then take the bus to Vail Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Cripple Creek to Vail in around 2h 48m.

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