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

The cheapest way to get from California to Denver is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between California and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via Las Vegas BusTerminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from California to Denver?

The distance between California and Denver is 876 miles. The road distance is 1021.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $110 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from California to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Denver bus from?

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

Bus or fly from California to Denver?

The best way to get from California to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the California to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between California and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 9:20 AM in California and 10:20 AM in Denver.

Can I drive from California to Denver?

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

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Denver.

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

There are 9 ways to get from California to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)plane FAT - DEN
4h 27m
$171–862
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
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
22h 50m
$115–246
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
4h 29m
$152–765
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)plane LGB - DEN
4h 49m
$121–611
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
4h 32m
$142–713
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
4h 55m
$156–766
Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
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
6h 53m
$116–616

California to Denver by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

22h 50mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Denver.

Launch map view

Distance: 871.4 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Denver, CO, 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 Denver Union Station via Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 22h 50m.

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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