What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Eppinger Blvd & Washington St via 38th & Blake Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Salt Lake City and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Thornton is 432 miles. The road distance is 508.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake City to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Thornton bus from?

Salt Lake City to Thornton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Thornton train from?

Salt Lake City to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.

Train or bus from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Thornton bus arrive?

Salt Lake City to Thornton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Thornton train arrive?

Salt Lake City to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake City to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Thornton is 509 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Salt Lake City to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Thornton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Thornton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN)plane SLC - DEN
2. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2train
4h 19m
$175–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
11h 19m
$91–166
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain California Zephyr
15h 45m
$187–372
Drive 505.8 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Thorntoncar 505.8 mi
7h 52m
$93–134

Salt Lake City to Thornton by bus and train

21Weekly Services

11h 19mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.4 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–160 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $180–370 and the journey takes 15h 7m.

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