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

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

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  1. Fly from Denver

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDEN - SAN
    4h 35m
    $112–565

  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
    24h 50m
    $115–282

  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. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCOS - SAN
    6h 13m
    $140–524

Denver to San Diego by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego via South Strip Transit Terminal and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 24h 50m.

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