What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to San Francisco is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 19h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to San Francisco is to drive which takes 19h 14m and costs $220 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Boulder to San Francisco?

The distance between Boulder and San Francisco is 1030 miles. The road distance is 1234.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Boulder to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Boulder to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to San Francisco bus from?

Boulder to San Francisco bus services, operated by Regional Transport, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to San Francisco bus arrive?

Boulder to San Francisco bus services, operated by Regional Transport, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 10:18 PM in Boulder and 9:18 PM in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Boulder to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to San Francisco is 1235 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Boulder to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 812+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Boulder to San Francisco - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
5h 34m
Drive 1,227.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulder to San Franciscocar 1,227.5 mi
19h 14m
$224–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
29h 50m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
35h 43m
Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
5h 48m
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
7h

Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Distance: 1,023.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to San Francisco Bus Station via Union Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 29h 50m.

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