There are 3 ways to get from Parker to Grand Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 25m$30–56Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parker to Grand Lakecar 121.1 mi
2h 38m$23–32Line 483 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Parker PnR to Nine Mile Station Gate Abus 483
- Take the bus from Nine Mile Station Gate H to Denver Airport Station Gate 7bus At / ...
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Winter Park, CObus
- Take the bus from Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle to Agate Avenue & 5th Streetbus Gr
- Take the bus from Granby Train Depot to Town Square Parkbus Roc
7h 54m
Parker to Grand Lake by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parker to Grand Lake is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Parker to Grand Lake is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Parker to Grand Lake. However, there are services departing from Parker PnR and arriving at Town Square Park via Nine Mile Station Gate H, Denver International Airport, Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle and Granby Train Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Parker station to Grand Lake station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Station and arriving at Granby Amtrak Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Parker and Grand Lake is 116 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Parker to Grand Lake without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Parker to Grand Lake, including transfers.
Parker to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Parker PnR station.
Parker to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Parker to Grand Lake is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 483 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Parker, CO, USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parker PnR to Town Square Park via Nine Mile Station Gate H, Denver Airport Station Gate 7, Denver International Airport, Winter Park, CO, Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle, Agate Avenue & 5th Street, and Granby Train Depot in around 7h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Bus from Parker PnR to Nine Mile Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Nine Mile Station Gate H to Denver Airport Station Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (970) 726-5060
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridehj.com
Bus from Denver International Airport to Winter Park, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $79
- Website
- https://www.ridehj.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridehj.com/schedule
- Phone
- (970)726-8081
- Website
- wpgov.com
Bus from Winter Park Resort - Lower Circle to Agate Avenue & 5th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- wpgov.com
Bus from Granby Train Depot to Town Square Park
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- theliftwp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parker to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Nine Mile Station Gate A.
Parker to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Granby Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parker to Grand Lake is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Parker to Grand Lake.
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