There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via 27th St Station (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US0550 / ...
5h 1m$27–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 7m$104–181Drive 169.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Carbondalecar 169.8 mi
3h 2m$31–45Fly, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus
3h 52m$48–285Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
5h 16m$27–36
Denver to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Carbondale is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Carbondale is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at 6th St + Colorado Ave via Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Denver and Carbondale is 176 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Carbondale without a car is to bus via 27th St Station which takes 5h 1m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Denver to Carbondale, including transfers.
Denver to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Carbondale is to bus via 27th St Station which takes 5h 1m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Carbondale, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glenwood Springs station.
Denver to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenwood Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Carbondale is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Denver to Carbondale.
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