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

The cheapest way to get from California to Colorado is to fly which costs $120 - $230 and takes 5h 2m.

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 3h 54m and costs $230 - $470.

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 Civic Center Loop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and 16th Street & Wynkoop St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.

How far is it from California to Colorado?

The distance between California and Colorado is 891 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 26m and costs $150 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 3h 54m and costs $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 23h 26m.

Where does the California to Colorado bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between California and Colorado?

Colorado is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 8:59 PM in California and 9:59 PM in Colorado.

Can I drive from California to Colorado?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Colorado is 1021 miles. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from California to Colorado.

Where can I stay near Colorado?

There are 1369+ hotels available in Colorado.

California to Colorado - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Colorado by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or tram

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)plane SNA - DEN
3h 54m
$238–468
Fly from Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)plane LGB - DEN
5h 14m
$92–447
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
23h 26m
$156–302
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
$407–762
Drive 1,015.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Denvercar 1,015.4 mi
15h 50m
$186–268
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
4h 53m
$108–509
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane SAN - DEN
5h 2m
$128–221
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 16m
$106–482
Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)plane FAT - DEN
3. Take the tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Stationtram
5h 58m
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Denver (DEN)plane ONT - DEN
5h 50m
$115–502

California to Colorado by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

23h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 885.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Civic Center Loop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and 16th Street & Wynkoop St in around 23h 26m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–450

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 58m
When: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $95–470

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $90–450

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–500

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 16m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–440

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–440

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 27m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $95–460

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–430

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

Ave. Duration: 2h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–470

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Sunday and Thursday
Estimated price: $100–480

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80–400

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $80–400

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

Ave. Duration: 5h
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $100–460

Flights from Ontario International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–470

Flights from Ontario International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 1m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–480

Flights from Ontario International Airport to Denver via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 58m
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–500

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