What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Denver is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 30h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Denver?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Denver is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $430 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Denver station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Denver Union Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Denver?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Denver. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Denver via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 28m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Denver?

The distance between San Rafael and Denver is 1014 miles. The road distance is 1210.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 30h 1m and costs $200 - $330.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Denver?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from San Rafael to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Denver bus from?

San Rafael to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Denver train from?

San Rafael to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Denver?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Denver is to bus which takes 30h 1m and costs $200 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 34h 28m.

Where does the San Rafael to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Rafael and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of San Rafael. It is currently 1:27 PM in San Rafael and 2:27 PM in Denver.

Where does the San Rafael to Denver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Denver is 1211 miles. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from San Rafael to Denver.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Denver.

San Rafael to Denver - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Denver by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
5h 10m
$435–615
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
5h 18m
$127–452
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
30h 1m
$201–329
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain California Zephyr
34h 28m
$358–811
Drive 1,203.5 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Denvercar 1,203.5 mi
20h 21m
$220–318
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
6h 52m
$207–633

San Rafael to Denver by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 1,007.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Denver Union Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 30h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $350–800 and the journey takes 32h 52m.

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