Rome2Rio

How to get fromGolden to Cripple Creekby bus, taxi, car, tram, or plane

Find Transport to Cripple Creek

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Golden to Cripple Creek by bus, taxi, car, tram, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs, CO to Cripple Creektaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $98–126

  2. Drive  100.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Golden to Cripple Creekcar car 100.7 mi
    2h 35m
    $18–25

  3. Line 17 bus, tram, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus bus
    2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram tram
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DEN - COS
    4. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Cripple Creektaxi taxi
    4h 53m

  4. Bus, taxi via Ford St & 12th St

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs, CO to Cripple Creektaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $98–126

  5. Bus, taxi via Decatur / Federal Station Gate A

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs, CO to Cripple Creektaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $98–126

  6. Bus, taxi via 10 Old Mans Trail

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus South
    2. Take the taxi from 10 Old Mans Trail to Cripple Creektaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $89–114

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

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Golden to Cripple Creek.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Cripple Creek, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden to Cripple Creek. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Oak Station Gate E, walk to Oak Station, take the vehicle to Auraria West Station, walk to Denver, CO, take the bus to Colorado Springs, CO, then take the taxi to Cripple Creek. Alternatively, you can drive from Golden to Cripple Creek in around 2h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides