There are 7 ways to get from Colorado to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DEN - DCA
5h 28m$220–850Fly Denver to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DEN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 30m$122–333Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
38h 23m$457–1,026Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
39h 18m$269–429Drive 1,639.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Washingtoncar 1,639.9 mi
27h 23m$300–433Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane COS - DCA
7h 46m$194–854Fly Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DEN - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 26m$127–1,062
Colorado to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Washington is to fly and subway which costs $120 - $340 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Loop and arriving at Washington Union Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.
The distance between Colorado and Washington is 1511 miles. The road distance is 1649.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Washington without a car is to train which takes 38h 23m and costs $450 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Colorado to Washington, including transfers.
Colorado to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 38h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $430 and takes 39h 18m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Washington Union Station via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver, and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Colorado to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington is 2h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 10:20 AM in Colorado and 12:20 PM in Washington.
Colorado to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Washington is 1650 miles. It takes approximately 27h 23m to drive from Colorado to Washington.
There are 1606+ hotels available in Washington.