There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Denver (DEN)plane DCA - DEN
6h 59m$203–604Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Denver
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Denver (DEN)plane IAD - DEN
7h 29m$122–493Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
39h 12m$962–1,553Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
41h 30m$312–482Drive 1,639.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Denvercar 1,639.8 mi
27h 24m$281–405Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DCA - COS
8h 57m$187–858Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Denver (DEN)plane BWI - DEN
7h 35m$134–1,102Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane BWI - COS
9h 35m$148–1,206Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Denver (DEN)plane RIC - DEN
10h 5m$179–782
Washington DC to Colorado by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Colorado is to subway and fly which costs $120 - $500 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Colorado. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Denver via Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 12m.
The distance between Washington DC and Colorado is 1517 miles. The road distance is 1649.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 39h 12m and costs $950 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Washington DC to Colorado, including transfers.
Washington DC to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $1,600 and takes 39h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 41h 30m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Broadway & Cleveland Pl via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Denver, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 39h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Denver via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Colorado is 2h behind Washington DC. It is currently 6:59 AM in Washington DC and 4:59 AM in Colorado.
Washington DC to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Colorado is 1649 miles. It takes approximately 27h 24m to drive from Washington DC to Colorado.
There are 1323+ hotels available in Colorado.














