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

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There are 11 ways to get from Denver to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDEN - SAN
    4h 47m
    $132–615

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbusGreyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0900
    22h 15m
    $99–208

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation CenterbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    27h 5m
    $162–380

  4. Drive 1,016.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Los Angelescar1,016.1 mi
    15h 44m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDEN - SMF
    4h 52m
    $112–614

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDEN - SJC
    5h 5m
    $136–616

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeDEN - LGB
    5h 30m
    $102–462

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeDEN - FAT
    5h 41m
    $121–611

  9. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeDEN - BUR
    5h 52m
    $110–507

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeDEN - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    6h 49m
    $110–573

  11. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeDEN - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus
    7h 9m
    $386–866

Denver to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 22h 15m.

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