There are 2 ways to get from Steamboat Springs to Rifle by car or bus
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Steamboat Springs to Highway 6 + Sylvan Lake Rdcar
- Take the bus from Highway 6 + Sylvan Lake Rd to Vail Transportation Centerbus Val
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus Hgb
6h 23m$32–44Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Steamboat Springs to Riflecar 131.3 mi
2h 35m$24–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Steamboat Springs to Rifle is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Steamboat Springs to Rifle is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Steamboat Springs and Rifle is 205 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Steamboat Springs to Rifle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Steamboat Springs to Rifle is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Steamboat Springs to Rifle.
There are 25+ hotels available in Rifle.
What companies run services between Steamboat Springs, CO, USA and Rifle, CO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Steamboat Springs to Rifle. However, you can drive to Highway 6 + Sylvan Lake Rd, take the bus to Vail Transportation Center, take the bus to West Glenwood Park & Ride, then take the bus to Railroad Ave + 5th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Steamboat Springs to Rifle in around 2h 35m.
- Website
- Core Transit
Bus from Highway 6 + Sylvan Lake Rd to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Core Transit
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