There are 4 ways to get from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Denver
best- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus North
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Rmnp Park & Ridebus Estes
5h 20m$21–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Transit Center to Pearl & Junctionbus Flex
- Take the bus from Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station Gate S3 to Rmnp Park & Ridebus Estes
5h 44m$7–11Drive 43.8 mi
- Drive from Fort Collins to Beaver Meadows Visitor Centercar 43.8 mi
1h 15m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Beaver Meadows Visitor Centertaxi 43.8 mi
1h 15m$110–140
Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park is to bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Rmnp Park & Ride via Union Station Gate B4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park is 136 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 5h 20m and costs $21 - $30.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park, including transfers.
Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.
Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Fort Collins to Rocky Mountain National Park.
There are 560+ hotels available in Rocky Mountain National Park.
What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Park & Ride via Union Station, Union Station Gate B4, and Rmnp Park & Ride in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Rmnp Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Boulder Junction at Depot Square Station Gate S3 to Rmnp Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 970-221-6620
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transfort
Bus from South Transit Center to Pearl & Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Transfort
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