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

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver Union Station 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
    4h 44m
    $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
    27h 55m
    $195–370

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    33h 58m
    $439–903

  4. Drive 1,207.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver Union Station to San Franciscocar car 1,207.5 mi
    20h 24m
    $221–319

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    4h 53m
    $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 5m
    $202–625

Denver Union Station to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Denver Union Station, 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 bus from Denver Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center in around 27h 55m.

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