What is the cheapest way to get from California to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from California to Boulder is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 23h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from California to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between California and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

How far is it from California to Boulder?

The distance between California and Boulder is 897 miles. The road distance is 1027.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from California to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 23h 49m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from California to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from California to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Boulder bus from?

California to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Boulder bus arrive?

California to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas BusTerminal station.

What is the time difference between California and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 11:24 AM in California and 12:24 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from California to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Boulder is 1028 miles. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from California to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 132+ hotels available in Boulder.

California to Boulder - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from California to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)plane FAT - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 10m
$164–855
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)plane SNA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 35m
$109–609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
23h 49m
$118–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
27h 27m
$162–359
Drive 1,021.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bouldercar 1,021.7 mi
16h 9m
$187–270
Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane SAN - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 12m
$146–758
Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)plane LGB - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 32m
$114–604
Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 15m
$135–706
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 38m
$148–758

California to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 49mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Boulder.

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Distance: 892 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between California, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 23h 49m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 15m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $160–850

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $160–900

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver via San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 35m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–1,000

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–750

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–800

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–800

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 4h 17m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Sacramento International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 16m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–750

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–750

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Boise

Ave. Duration: 4h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $160–800

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 6m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–600

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