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How to get fromSalinas to Denverby bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Denver by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    6h 39m
    $126–519

  2. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MRY - DEN
    6h 47m
    $115–566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    31h 35m
    $227–433

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    36h 42m
    $343–806

  5. Drive 1,235.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Denvercar car 1,235.6 mi
    19h 43m
    $226–326

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    6h 32m
    $172–718

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    7h 33m
    $147–663

  8. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)plane plane FAT - DEN
    9h 16m
    $136–691

  9. Train, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SBP - DEN
    9h 48m
    $136–617

Salinas to Denver by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Denver Union Station via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sparks Transit Center in around 31h 35m.

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