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How to get fromFort Collins to Grand Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Collins to Grand Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus North
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 33m
    $30–59

  2. Drive 135.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Collins to Grand Lakecar car 135.4 mi
    4h 8m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane DEN - HDN
    3. Drive from Steamboat Springs, CO to Grand Lakecar car
    6h 48m
    $107–367

  4. Bus, train via Denver Airport (DEN)

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus Groome Transportation - Northern CO
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 29m
    $71–111

Fort Collins to Grand Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Collins to Grand Lake. However, you can take the bus to Union Station, walk to Denver, take the train to Granby Amtrak Station, walk to Granby Train Depot, then take the bus to Portal Road & Grand Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Collins to Grand Lake in around 4h 8m.

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