There are 7 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus
3h 12m$43–275Drive 207 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Riflecar 207 mi
3h 34m$38–55Bus via Vail
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus Epic Mountain Express
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Riflebus West
4h 37m$130–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Rifle207 mi
3h 34mFly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane DEN - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Riflecar
3h 1m$56–298Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Riflebus
3h 49m$61–357Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US0550 / ...
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus Hgb
6h 40m$38–67
Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle is to fly and drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Rifle via Vail Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Rifle is 192 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle without a car is to bus via Vail which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rifle.
There are 22+ hotels available in Rifle.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Rifle, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Denver International Airport to Rifle via Vail Transportation Center in around 4h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Denver to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Denver to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- epicmountainexpress.com
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Rifle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Rifle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Rifle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








