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Colorado Springs to Boulder by bus

Boulder lies 137 km (85 mi) north of Colorado Springs, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of road.

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Colorado SpringsBoulder
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population456,568106,803
Elevation1,838 m (6,030 ft)1,630 m (5,348 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-6 (America/Denver)
Postal codes80901–8099780301–80314

Where to book buses from Colorado Springs to Boulder

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Boulder from Colorado Springs?

137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north of Colorado Springs; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).

How long does it take to get from Colorado Springs to Boulder by bus?

About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Colorado Springs and Boulder?

No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.