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How to get fromColorado to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or tram

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    4h 53m
    $236–471

  2. Tram, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Dry Creek Station to Nine Mile Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DEN - FAT
    6h 4m
    $87–417

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    23h 28m
    $153–303

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus Denver
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 5m
    $403–791

  5. Drive 1,016.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Los Angelescar car 1,016.1 mi
    15h 51m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    5h 8m
    $128–221

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    5h 10m
    $108–510

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    5h 22m
    $112–502

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    5h 56m
    $93–438

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $111–490

Colorado to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. 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.

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