There are 4 ways to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
5h 13m$27–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 54m$61–136Drive 144.3 mi
- Drive from Golden to Glenwood Springscar 144.3 mi
2h 36m$27–38Line 17 bus, tram, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus
- Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Avebus
4h 58m$55–291
Golden to Glenwood Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden to Glenwood Springs. However, there are services departing from Ford St & 12th St and arriving at W 6th St via Federal Center Station Gate L and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Golden station to Glenwood Springs station. However, there are services departing from Oak Station and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Golden and Glenwood Springs is 167 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs, including transfers.
Golden to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Federal Center Station Gate L.
Golden to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Golden to Glenwood Springs is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Glenwood Springs, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Glenwood Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Golden to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Golden to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenwood Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golden to Glenwood Springs is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Golden to Glenwood Springs.
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