There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Thornton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Denver
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN)plane PHX - DEN
4h 13m$110–310Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane PHX - COS
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
7h 10m$90–360Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
17h 37m$159–226Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
19h 56m$202–408Drive 772.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Thorntoncar 772.1 mi
15h 10m$141–204Bus via Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
18h 28m$144–226Bus, train via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
18h 37m$187–343
Phoenix to Thornton by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Thornton is to fly which costs $110 - $310 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Thornton is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Thornton PnR Gate B via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, California St & 21st St and Union Station Gate B10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Phoenix and Thornton is 638 miles. The road distance is 776.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Phoenix to Thornton, including transfers.
Phoenix to Thornton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Thornton is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 17h 37m.
Phoenix to Thornton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Thornton is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 1:43 AM in Phoenix and 2:43 AM in Thornton.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Thornton PnR Gate B via Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, and Union Station Gate B10 in around 17h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Phoenix to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Phoenix to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Thornton is 777 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Phoenix to Thornton.
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