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

The cheapest way to get from Colorado to California is to bus which costs $160 - $340 and takes 23h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colorado to California is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Colorado and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to California station. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Grant St and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.

How far is it from Colorado to California?

The distance between Colorado and California is 839 miles. The road distance is 1022 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colorado to California without a car is to bus which takes 23h 28m and costs $160 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Colorado to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colorado to California bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Colorado to California?

The best way to get from Colorado to California is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 23h 28m.

Where does the Colorado to California bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colorado and California?

California is 1h behind Colorado. It is currently 10:15 PM in Colorado and 9:15 PM in California.

Can I drive from Colorado to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to California is 1022 miles. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Colorado to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2458+ hotels available in California.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colorado to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Colorado Springs Airport to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane COS - SAN
5h 1m
$106–559
Fly Denver to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DEN - LGB
5h 57m
$83–418
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
23h 28m
$168–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus Denver
2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
27h 5m
$362–740
Drive 1,016.1 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Los Angelescar 1,016.1 mi
15h 51m
$186–268
Fly Denver to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DEN - SAN
5h 7m
$108–561
Fly Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DEN - SNA
4h 58m
$151–561
Fly Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
5h 22m
$122–562
Tram to Denver, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the tram from Dry Creek Station to Nine Mile Stationtram
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DEN - FAT
6h 4m
$97–487
Fly Denver to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane DEN - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
7h 18m
$111–520

Colorado to California by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

23h 28mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colorado to California.

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Distance: 834.6 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Grant St to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 23h 28m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 13m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 37m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County

Ave. Duration: 2h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–490

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 2m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–550

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

Ave. Duration: 2h 34m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75–410

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80–410

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 11m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $85–430

Flights from Denver to Ontario International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Denver to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Denver to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 7m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–550

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