There are 4 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 50m$34–60Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lakecar 124.6 mi
2h 42m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Winter Park, CObus From Airport
- Take the bus from Granby Train Depot to Town Square Parkbus Roc
6h 23mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Grand Lake124.6 mi
2h 42m
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Town Square Park via Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle, Silver Creek Inn - Door Q and Granby Train Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Grand Lake station. However, there are services departing from Denver Airport Station and arriving at Granby Amtrak Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Grand Lake is 116 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Home James Transportation, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver International Airport to Town Square Park via Winter Park, CO, Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle, Silver Creek Inn - Door Q, Agate Avenue & 5th Street, and Granby Train Depot in around 6h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (970) 726-5060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Home James Transportation
Bus from Denver International Airport to Winter Park, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $79
- Website
- Home James Transportation
- Schedules at
- Home James Transportation Schedules
- Website
- wpgov.com
Bus from Granby Train Depot to Town Square Park
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- theliftwp.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Grand Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Home James Transportation, arrive at Winter Park, CO station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Granby Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Lake.
There are 278+ hotels available in Grand Lake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Grand Lake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






