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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Denver is to bus which costs $190 - $360 and takes 24h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Denver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31h 4m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Denver?

The distance between Sacramento and Denver is 947 miles. The road distance is 1127.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $190 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sacramento to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Denver bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Denver train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sacramento to Denver?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 24h 35m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 31h 4m.

Where does the Sacramento to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 3:53 AM in Sacramento and 4:53 AM in Denver.

Where does the Sacramento to Denver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Denver is 1128 miles. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Sacramento to Denver.

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

Book your Sacramento to Denver train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Denver.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
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1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
4h 24m
$132–663
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
24h 35m
$192–360
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
31h 4m
$280–700
Drive 1,121.2 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Denvercar 1,121.2 mi
18h 52m
$205–296
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
6h 32m
$142–661
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
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
7h 3m
$133–554
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
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
7h 37m
$162–780

Sacramento to Denver by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

24h 35mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Denver.

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Distance: 941.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Denver Union Station via Sparks Transit Center in around 24h 35m.

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