There are 3 ways to get from Denver to Arapaho National Forest by bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus West / ...
- Take the taxi from Idaho Springs to Arapaho National Foresttaxi
1h 48m$126–158Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver to Arapaho National Forestcar 56.3 mi
1h 26m$11–15Tram, bus, taxi
- Take the tram from Auraria West Station to Federal Center Stationtram W
- Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus
- Take the taxi from Idaho Springs to Arapaho National Foresttaxi
2h 21m$127–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Arapaho National Forest is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Arapaho National Forest is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between Denver and Arapaho National Forest is 62 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Arapaho National Forest without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 48m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Denver to Arapaho National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Arapaho National Forest is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Denver to Arapaho National Forest.
There are 48+ hotels available in Arapaho National Forest.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Arapaho National Forest, CO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Denver to Arapaho National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Idaho Springs then take the taxi to Arapaho National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Denver to Arapaho National Forest in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Tram from Auraria West Station to Federal Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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