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How to get fromDenver to Crater Lakeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Crater Lake by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Moab, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Moab (CNY)plane plane DEN - CNY
    2. Drive from Moab-Airport-CNY to Crater Lakecar car
    7h 23m
    $200–265

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Richfieldbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Drive from Richfield to Crater Lakecar car
    13h 22m
    $85–154

  3. Drive 473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Crater Lakecar car 473.8 mi
    9h 7m
    $87–125

  4. Fly to Cortez, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane DEN - CEZ
    2. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Crater Lakecar car
    9h 47m
    $165–280

Denver (DEN) to Moab (CNY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Crater Lake, Garfield County, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Denver to Crater Lake. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Moab (CNY), then drive to Crater Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Crater Lake via Richfield in around 13h 22m.

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