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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly which costs $85 - $370 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly which takes 5h and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Oakland via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denver and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33h 11m.

How far is it from Denver to Oakland?

The distance between Denver and Oakland is 1019 miles. The road distance is 1208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs $200 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Denver to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Oakland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Denver to Oakland train from?

Denver to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train, bus or fly from Denver to Oakland?

The best way to get from Denver to Oakland is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 27h 15m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 33h 11m.

Where does the Denver to Oakland bus arrive?

Denver to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Oakland?

Oakland is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 6:56 AM in Denver and 5:56 AM in Oakland.

Where does the Denver to Oakland train arrive?

Denver to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Denver to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Oakland is 1209 miles. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Denver to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from Denver to Oakland?

Book your Denver to Oakland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 840+ hotels available in Oakland.

Denver to Oakland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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 San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
5h 12m
$85–363
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
27h 15m
$208–388
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
33h 11m
$300–700
Drive 1,201.8 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Oaklandcar 1,201.8 mi
20h 15m
$220–317
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
5h
$133–716
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
6h 9m
$169–822
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
7h 31m
$161–759

Denver to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

27h 15mAverage Duration

$208Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Denver to Oakland.

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Distance: 1,013 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Oakland via Sparks Transit Center in around 27h 15m.

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