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

The cheapest way to get from California to Colorado is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between California and Colorado?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from California to Colorado?

The distance between California and Colorado is 882 miles. The road distance is 1021.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $110 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from California to Colorado, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Colorado bus from?

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

Bus or fly from California to Colorado?

The best way to get from California to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the California to Colorado bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between California and Colorado?

Colorado is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 12:25 AM in California and 1:25 AM in Colorado.

Can I drive from California to Colorado?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Colorado is 1021 miles. It takes approximately 15h 49m to drive from California to Colorado.

Where can I stay near Colorado?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Colorado.

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

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

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
best
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)plane FAT - DEN
5h 2m
$167–858
Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)plane SNA - DEN
4. Take the tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Stationtram
7h 28m
$112–612
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus Greyhound US0900
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
23h 10m
$118–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
26h 2m
$156–353
Drive 1,015.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Denvercar 1,015.4 mi
15h 49m
$186–268
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane SAN - DEN
5h 4m
$148–761
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)plane LGB - DEN
5h 24m
$117–607
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
5h 7m
$138–709
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
5h 30m
$152–762

California to Colorado by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

23h 10mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Colorado.

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Distance: 877 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between California, USA and Colorado, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 23h 10m.

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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