CDOT’s Bustang to Estes service resumes Memorial Day weekend
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The Bustang to Estes bus service will resume operation May 24, offering a convenient and affordable transportation option to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Service will continue through September 28, with two roundtrips offered Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Additional weekday service is planned for Memorial Day (May 26), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day (September 1).
Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the service aims to provide a reliable travel alternative while easing congestion on roadways leading to Estes Park and RMNP.
“Bustang to Estes provides travelers a reliable and comfortable option to one of the state’s busiest recreational and tourist areas,” said Paul DesRocher, director of CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail. “The service also helps take vehicles off the road, eases congestion and parking demands, and makes our roads safer on weekends and holidays.”
Each coach is equipped with restrooms, bike racks, Wi-Fi, power outlets, USB ports, and under-coach storage for gear – making it ideal for cyclists, families, and hikers. Passengers disembarking in Estes Park can connect to the town’s free trolley system. To access Rocky Mountain National Park, passengers will be dropped off at the Park & Ride Transit Hub on Bear Lake Road via Bustang.
The Town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park have both expressed support for the service.
“I encourage everyone to take advantage of Bustang service this summer,” said Town of Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall. “Skip the hassle of driving and enjoy the scenic journey to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park."
Westbound
Schedule may vary depending on weather and road conditions
| Westbound | Run 200 | Run 202 |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Union Station, Bus Concourse Gate B4 - Pickup only | 7 a.m. | 8 a.m. |
| US 36 & Sheridan Station (Gate D), Westminster - Pickup only | 7:20 a.m. | 8:20 a.m. |
| US 36 & Broomfield Station (Gate R), Broomfield - Pickup only | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
| US 36 & McCaslin Station (Gate D), Superior - Pickup only | 7:45 a.m. | 8:45 a.m. |
| Pearl & Junction (Gate S3), Boulder - Pickup only | 8:05 a.m. | 9:05 a.m. |
| Park-n-Ride, US 36 & Park Street (Far side), Lyons - Pickup only | 8:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
| Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. - Drop off only | 9:05 a.m. | 10:05 a.m. |
| RMNP Stop, Park & Ride Transit Hub - Drop off only | 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
Eastbound Schedule
Schedule may vary depending on weather and road conditions
| Eastbound | Run 201 | Run 203 |
|---|---|---|
| RMNP Stop, Park & Ride Transit Hub - Pickup only | 3:15 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. |
| Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. - Pickup only | 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Park-n-Ride, US 36 & Park Street (Near side), Lyons - Drop off only | 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| Pearl & Junction (Gate S4), Boulder - Drop off only | 4:55 p.m. | 5:55 p.m. |
| US 36 & McCaslin Station (Gate A), Superior - Drop off only | 5:15 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. |
| US 36 & Broomfield Station (Gate P), Broomfield - Drop off only | 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| US 36 & Sheridan Station (Gate C) - Drop off only | 5:40 p.m. | 6:40 p.m. |
| Denver Union Station, Bus Concourse Gate B4 - Drop off only | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ridebustang.com.
