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How to get fromEstes Park to Royal Gorge Route Railroadby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Estes Park to Royal Gorge Route Railroad by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs, CO to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $115–143

  2. Drive 177.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Estes Park to Royal Gorge Route Railroadcar car 177.3 mi
    3h 26m
    $33–47

  3. Shuttle, fly to Colorado Springs Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DEN - COS
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $215–485

  4. Bus, taxi via Colorado Springs

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $102–134

  5. Bus, taxi via Westminster

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to US 36 & Broomfield Station Gate Pbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $103–134

  6. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $111–140

  7. Shuttle, fly to Pueblo Memorial Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane DEN - PUB
    3. Take the taxi from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Royal Gorge Route Railroadtaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $340–465

Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Estes Park, CO, USA and Royal Gorge Route Railroad, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Estes Park to Royal Gorge Route Railroad. However, you can take the bus to Union Station, walk to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, take the vehicle to Auraria West Station, walk to Denver, CO, take the bus to Colorado Springs, CO, then take the taxi to Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Alternatively, you can drive from Estes Park to Royal Gorge Route Railroad in around 3h 26m.

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