What is the cheapest way to get from Golden to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Golden to Carbondale is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golden to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Golden to Carbondale is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Golden and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Golden to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Ford St & 12th St and arriving at 6th St + Colorado Ave via Federal Center Station Gate L and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Golden and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Golden station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Oak Station and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Golden to Carbondale?

The distance between Golden and Carbondale is 179 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

How do I travel from Golden to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Golden to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Golden to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Golden to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golden to Carbondale bus from?

Golden to Carbondale bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Federal Center Station Gate L.

Where do I catch the Golden to Carbondale train from?

Golden to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train or bus from Golden to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Golden to Carbondale is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Golden to Carbondale bus arrive?

Golden to Carbondale bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Where does the Golden to Carbondale train arrive?

Golden to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenwood Springs Station.

Can I drive from Golden to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Golden to Carbondale is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Golden to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 82+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Golden to Carbondale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 17 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Golden to Carbondale by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
6h 12m
$28–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 12m
$106–196
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Golden to Carbondalecar 157.1 mi
2h 55m
$29–42
Line 17 bus, tram, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus
2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
4. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus
5h 3m
$54–291

Golden to Carbondale by bus

105Weekly Buses

6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Carbondale, CO, USA?

Bustang operates a bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to West Glenwood Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost $23–35 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.

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