There are 4 ways to get from Fort Collins to Thornton by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colorado State University to Wagon Road PnR Gate Ebus Rams
1h 52m$8–12Drive 54.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Collins to Thorntoncar 54.5 mi
56 min$10–15Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus North
1h 59m$10–14Bus via Denver Airport Station Gate 10
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus Csu / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 10 to 104th Ave & Irma Drbus 104L
2h 50m
Fort Collins to Thornton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Thornton is to bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Thornton is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Colorado State University and arriving at 104th Ave & Grant Dr via Wagon Road PnR Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Fort Collins and Thornton is 54 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Collins to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Fort Collins to Thornton, including transfers.
Fort Collins to Thornton bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Colorado State University station.
Fort Collins to Thornton bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Wagon Road PnR Gate E station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Thornton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Fort Collins to Thornton.
There are 1214+ hotels available in Thornton.
What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Colorado State University to Wagon Road PnR Gate E once a week. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Colorado State University to Wagon Road PnR Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Bustang
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