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How to get fromThornton to Steamboat Springsby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thornton to Steamboat Springs by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Granby Amtrak Station to Steamboat Springscar car
    5h 39m
    $36–69

  2. Drive  162.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton to Steamboat Springscar car 162.4 mi
    3h 12m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus West / ...
    2. Drive from Lake Creek Village to Steamboat Springscar car
    5h 58m
    $32–46

  4. Train, fly to Yampa Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 to Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane DEN - HDN
    4h 34m
    $62–309

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane DEN - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Steamboat Springscar car
    5h 10m
    $58–306

Denver (DEN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Thornton to Steamboat Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Steamboat Springs, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thornton to Steamboat Springs. However, you can take the train to Union Station, walk to Denver, take the train to Granby Amtrak Station, then drive to Steamboat Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton PnR Gate C to Steamboat Springs via Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, Vail Transportation Center, and Lake Creek Village in around 5h 58m.

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