There are 8 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK)plane DEN - MCK
- Drive from Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) to Colbycar
2h 45m$170–369Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colbycar 223 mi
3h 31m$41–59Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Goodlandbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the taxi from Goodland to Colbytaxi
5h 44m$135–190Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to McCook Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Drive from McCook Station to Colbycar
6h 59m$104–201Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Colby223 mi
3h 31mFly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane DEN - LBF
- Drive from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Colbycar
4h 18m$69–324Fly to Hays Municipal Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane DEN - HYS
- Take the bus from Hays to Goodlandbus
- Take the taxi from Goodland to Colbytaxi
5h 15m$187–490Bus, taxi via Broomfield
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus Ab1 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Goodlandbus
- Take the taxi from Goodland to Colbytaxi
6h 25m$131–186
Denver (DEN) to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby is to fly and drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $170 - $370.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Colby is 299 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby, including transfers.
Colby is 1h ahead of Denver Airport (DEN). It is currently 4:47 PM in Denver Airport (DEN) and 5:47 PM in Colby.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby.
There are 13+ hotels available in Colby.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Colby. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Colby, KS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colby. However, you can fly to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) then drive to Colby. Alternatively, you can take the train to Union Station, walk to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Goodland, then take the taxi to Colby.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Denver to Hays Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Denver to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to McCook Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Goodland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Hays to Goodland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Goodland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Goodland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Goodland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








