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How to get fromDenver, CO to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    5h 2m
    $104–572

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    28h 13m
    $189–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    34h 16m
    $444–908

  4. Drive 1,207 mi

    1. Drive from Denver, CO to San Franciscocar car 1,207 mi
    20h 23m
    $221–319

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    5h 11m
    $405–568

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 23m
    $202–625

Denver, CO to San Francisco by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,003.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Denver, CO to San Francisco Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 28h 13m.

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