Bus to Cheyenne

Cheyenne is Wyoming's state capital and largest city, sitting on the high plains in the southeastern corner of the state where Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska come together. It's a working railroad and ranching town that grew up with the Union Pacific in the 1860s, and the central downtown still has the long brick streetscape of that era. The bus to Cheyenne drops you on the southwest side of the city at the Sinclair flag stop on West College Drive, with downtown, the Wyoming State Capitol, the Cheyenne Depot Museum and Frontier Park all reachable by short rideshare. People come for the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in late July, for the historic downtown and the working railroad atmosphere, for the gateway to the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest west of the city, and for an easy stopover on the long stretch between Denver and the rest of the West. A Cheyenne bus ticket lands you within easy reach of the State Capitol grounds and the historic central downtown.

Greyhound stops in Cheyenne

Cheyenne has one Greyhound stop: the Sinclair gas station flag stop at 3306 West College Drive, off Southwest Drive on the southwest side of the city. Buses board in the parking lot, so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to be in position when the bus pulls in. The stop is functional rather than a full terminal — there's a parking area, the Sinclair itself for restrooms and snacks, and easy rideshare pickup.

The College Drive corridor sits south of the central downtown and west of the Capitol grounds. From here it's a short rideshare into central Cheyenne — the Wyoming State Capitol, the historic Union Pacific Depot, the central downtown blocks along 17th Street and the Cheyenne Depot Plaza are all a few minutes away. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed for boarding.

If you're being met, the parking lot is straightforward and rideshare drivers know the location. The most useful first move after arrival is a rideshare into downtown — the central blocks of 17th Street between Capitol Avenue and Carey Avenue have the historic restaurant and bar district and the most walkable concentration of the city's older buildings.

Getting around Cheyenne after your bus to Cheyenne arrives

Cheyenne is a small Western city and the central downtown is built on a tight grid. From the College Drive bus stop, downtown is a short rideshare. Once you're in the central blocks, walking covers the State Capitol, the Cheyenne Depot Plaza and Museum, the historic 17th Street commercial district and the central restaurants and bars.

The Cheyenne Transit Program — the city's public bus service — runs fixed routes through the day on weekdays, with no service on Sundays. Useful routes connect the central downtown to the major corridors, but the system is modest and most travellers find rideshare or walking more practical for short hops. Rideshare runs reliably across the city and is the realistic option for evening trips and for the surrounding attractions like Lions Park.

The Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley — a working replica trolley — runs sightseeing tours of the central historic district from late spring through early autumn, departing from the Cheyenne Depot Museum. It's a useful introduction to the city if you've never been before. For trips out to the wider region — Vedauwoo and the Sherman Mountains, Curt Gowdy State Park, the Terry Bison Ranch on the Colorado border — a rental car is the realistic option. Cheyenne sits at a high elevation, around 6,062 feet, and it pays to give yourself a day to acclimatise if you're coming from sea level.

Top things to do in Cheyenne

• The Wyoming State Capitol, the gold-domed sandstone building completed in 1890 and recently restored, with free self-guided tours and an open visitor centre. The grounds run along Capitol Avenue.
• The Cheyenne Depot Museum, housed in the restored 1886 Union Pacific Depot at 121 West 15th Street, with strong galleries on the railroad era, the Wyoming cattle business and the founding of the city. The building itself is a significant surviving 19th-century railroad depot.
• The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, on the Frontier Park grounds, with strong holdings on the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, the Western art collection and the carriage and wagon collection. Adjacent to the rodeo grounds.
• Cheyenne Frontier Days, the late-July rodeo and Western festival running over ten days in Frontier Park — billed as the "Daddy of 'Em All", with a full PRCA rodeo, parades, concerts and a chuckwagon cookout. The headline event in the Wyoming calendar.
• The historic 17th Street commercial district, with restored brick buildings, restaurants, bars and the long-running Wrangler Western Wear store. Walk the blocks between Capitol Avenue and Carey Avenue for the best concentration.
• The Wyoming State Museum on Central Avenue, with free admission and strong exhibits on Wyoming geology, the Native peoples of the Plains, ranching, mining and the modern state.
• The Nelson Museum of the West on Carey Avenue, with extensive collections of Native American beadwork, Western art and weapons. A private collection donated to the city.
• Lions Park, the large central city park north of downtown, with the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, walking paths, Sloan's Lake and a working steam locomotive (Big Boy 4004) on display.
• The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Lions Park, a free public garden with a glass conservatory, themed outdoor gardens and a strong run of seasonal displays.
• Holliday Park, also north of downtown, with walking paths, a small lake and a quiet alternative to Lions Park for an afternoon outdoors.
• Vedauwoo Recreation Area, twenty miles west of the city in the Medicine Bow National Forest, with the unusual granite rock formations of the Sherman Mountains, hiking, climbing and picnic areas.
• Curt Gowdy State Park, also west of the city, with reservoirs, mountain biking trails and granite outcrops at higher elevation than the city itself.

Best time to visit Cheyenne

Late spring through early autumn is the wide window. From late May into June the prairie greens up, the Botanic Gardens hit their stride and the temperature sits in a comfortable range for walking the central blocks. July is the peak — Cheyenne Frontier Days runs in the last full week of July, and the city's hotel rooms and bars fill up for the duration.

Cheyenne Frontier Days itself is the headline event. The ten-day rodeo, parade, concert and Western festival has run since 1897 and is the city's central cultural moment. If you're visiting during Frontier Days, book accommodation well ahead and expect the central downtown to be busy. Outside Frontier Days, July and August are warm — afternoons in the 80s, occasionally into the 90s — but the dry high-plains air and the elevation keep evenings cool.

September and early October bring cooler air, comfortable walking weather and the harvest of the surrounding ranching country. This is the connoisseur's window for Cheyenne. November through March is the test — daytime temperatures regularly drop into the 20s, with serious wind off the high plains and occasional snow events. The indoor museums, the Capitol and the historic restaurants stay full pace; pack for the cold and respect the wind, which can make the temperature feel sharply colder than the thermometer reads.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days parade in late July fills 17th Street with horses, riders, marching bands, and a regional crowd that's been doing this since 1897 — the city's working Western culture is at its loudest and most concentrated. The opposite end of the calendar is just as Cheyenne, though: a clear September morning with the brick blocks of 17th Street washed in low Western light and the high plains stretching east to the horizon, and the city back to its working capital pace. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets to Cheyenne when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip to Cheyenne?

You're in the right place! Get all the details you need to arrange your bus journey to Cheyenne! You can board the Greyhound at Cheyenne (Sinclair). You can easily find the location of the stop(s) on the map available on this page. Traveling to or departing from Cheyenne can cost you as little as $15.98. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Cheyenne, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available! With 24 destinations linked to Cheyenne, Greyhound provides you with multiple options for planning your bus trip.

Why travel to Cheyenne with Greyhound

When you choose Greyhound, you're promised a comfy seat and free Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we safely drive you to your destination! Enjoy a comfy bus trip to Cheyenne with our onboard facilities like free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Choose your favorite seat while booking and travel with peace of mind rest easy knowing your ticket covers one carry-on and one checked bag.

How to book your bus ticket to Cheyenne

Booking a ticket with Greyhound is a breeze: on this website or on the free Greyhound App, you can complete your booking in a few clicks. When purchasing your ticket to Cheyenne online, you can choose between different secured online payment methods, such as credit and debit cards. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at a sales point.