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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to California is to bus which costs $170 - $330 and takes 22h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to California is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to California station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Denver to California?

The distance between Denver and California is 885 miles. The road distance is 1022 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to California without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $170 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Denver to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to California bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Denver to California?

The best way to get from Denver to California is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 22h 15m.

Where does the Denver to California bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Denver and California?

California is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 1:52 AM in Denver and 12:52 AM in California.

Can I drive from Denver to California?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Denver to California?

Book your Denver to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3380+ hotels available in California.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DEN - SNA
4h 21m
$155–565
Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DEN - LGB
5h 25m
$87–422
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 / ...
22h 15m
$170–330
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 to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DEN - SAN
4h 35m
$112–565
Fly 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
4h 50m
$126–566
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DEN - FAT
5h 32m
$101–491
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DEN - BUR
5h 42m
$136–720
Fly 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
6h 46m
$115–524

Denver to California by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

22h 15mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Denver to California.

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Distance: 880.3 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, 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 Denver Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 22h 15m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

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: 3h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Denver to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 56m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 26m
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 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 27m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Denver to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via John Wayne Airport Orange County

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75–410

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

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

Flights from Denver to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80–410

Flights from Denver to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–700

Flights from Denver to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 8m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–700

Flights from Denver to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 10m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–700

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
When: Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Denver to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 1m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $100–550

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