What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Boulder is to bus which costs $190 - $370 and takes 25h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Boulder?

The distance between Sacramento and Boulder is 968 miles. The road distance is 1147.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $190 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sacramento to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Boulder bus from?

Sacramento to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Boulder bus arrive?

Sacramento to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 4:47 PM in Sacramento and 5:47 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Boulder is 1147 miles. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Sacramento to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 169+ hotels available in Boulder.

Sacramento to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

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 Sacramento International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 7m
$125–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
25h 33m
$195–363
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
32h
$288–646
Drive 1,140.7 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Bouldercar 1,140.7 mi
17h 42m
$209–301
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 10m
$145–703
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 45m
$126–556
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
8h 19m
$165–772

Sacramento to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

25h 33mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Boulder.

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Distance: 962.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 25h 33m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

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 5m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–700

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, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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: Monday
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 30m
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 Friday
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino

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

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