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How to get fromDenver Union Station to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Denver Union Station to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    4h 37m
    $132–225

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    5h 24m
    $77–342

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    22h 15m
    $158–256

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus Denver
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 22m
    $333–691

  5. Drive  1,015.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver Union Station to Los Angelescar car 1,015.8 mi
    15h 50m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    4h 26m
    $240–565

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    4h 38m
    $142–374

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    4h 50m
    $196–616

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DEN - FAT
    5h 32m
    $81–381

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $130–404

Denver Union Station to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Denver Union Station, CO, USA and California, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 22h 15m.

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