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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Denver is to bus which costs $200 - $390 and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Denver Union Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Denver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33h 2m.

How far is it from Oakland to Denver?

The distance between Oakland and Denver is 993 miles. The road distance is 1208.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $200 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Oakland to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Denver bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oakland to Denver train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Denver?

The best way to get from Oakland to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 27h 30m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 33h 2m.

Where does the Oakland to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Oakland and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 1:26 AM in Oakland and 2:26 AM in Denver.

Where does the Oakland to Denver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Denver is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 20h 17m to drive from Oakland to Denver.

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

Book your Oakland to Denver train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Denver.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Denver 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 from Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
4h 37m
$133–666
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
5h 5m
$115–523
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
27h 30m
$206–386
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain California Zephyr
33h 2m
$300–700
Drive 1,201.3 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Denvercar 1,201.3 mi
20h 17m
$220–317
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
5h 54m
$149–722
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
7h 2m
$152–759

Oakland to Denver by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

27h 30mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oakland to Denver.

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Distance: 987 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Denver Union Station via Sparks Transit Center in around 27h 30m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 16m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Burbank

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Indio/Palm Springs

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

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

Ave. Duration: 2h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–700

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $130–700

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $130–700

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 7m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–700

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