There are 7 ways to get from Missouri to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 from Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Denver (DEN)plane SGF - DEN
3h 29m$106–499Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
11h 25m$100–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
21h 38m$290–644Drive 597.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Denvercar 597.7 mi
9h 15m$110–158Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Denver (DEN)plane COU - DEN
3h 31m$145–555Fly from Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane MCI - DEN
4h 36m$330–810Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane STL - DEN
4h 45m$142–762
Missouri to Denver by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Denver is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Denver Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Denver. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Missouri and Denver is 670 miles. The road distance is 601.2 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Missouri to Denver, including transfers.
Missouri to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 11h 25m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Denver via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Missouri to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Denver is 1h behind Missouri. It is currently 6:17 PM in Missouri and 5:17 PM in Denver.
Missouri to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Denver is 601 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Missouri to Denver.
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