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How to get fromIrvine to Boulderby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)planeSNA - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    4h
    $397–881

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AvebusFf1 / ...
    25h 23m
    $110–210

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrbusFf1 / ...
    28h 14m
    $171–393

  4. Drive 1,021.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Bouldercar1,021.4 mi
    16h 6m
    $187–270

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)planeLAX - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    6h 27m
    $261–824

Irvine to Boulder by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Santa Ana Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 25h 23m.

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