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How to get fromColorado to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colorado to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCOS - SAN
    4h 57m
    $96–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
    26h 3m
    $114–288

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    29h 40m
    $194–414

  4. Drive 1,078.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to San Diegocar1,078.5 mi
    16h 46m
    $197–285

  5. Fly from Denver

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDEN - SAN
    4h 54m
    $115–568

Colorado to San Diego by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colorado, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego via Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 26h 3m.

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