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How to get fromThornton to Arvadaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to Arvada by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 80 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington St & 88th Ave to Wadsworth Blvd & Marilyn Jean Drbus bus 80
    38 min

  2. Drive  10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton to Arvadacar car 10.4 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 to Union Stationtrain train N
    2. Take the train from Union Station to Olde Town Arvada W-Boundtrain train G
    48 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thornton to Arvadataxi taxi 10.4 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

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  • Distance: 10.4 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Arvada, CO, USA?

Regional Transport operates a bus from Washington St & 88th Ave to Wadsworth Blvd & Marilyn Jean Dr every 3 hours, and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 to Olde Town Arvada W-Bound via Union Station in around 48 min.

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