What is the cheapest way to get from Denver to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Denver to San Francisco is to fly which costs $70 - $220 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Denver to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Denver to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $70 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Denver to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 58m.

How far is it from Denver to San Francisco?

The distance between Denver and San Francisco is 1009 miles. The road distance is 1214.9 miles.

How do I travel from Denver to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Denver to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 28h 5m and costs $230 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Denver to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Denver to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to San Francisco bus from?

Denver to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to San Francisco train from?

Denver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train, bus or fly from Denver to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Denver to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 28h 5m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,200 and takes 33h 58m.

Where does the Denver to San Francisco bus arrive?

Denver to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Denver and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 3:04 PM in Denver and 2:04 PM in San Francisco.

Where does the Denver to San Francisco train arrive?

Denver to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Denver to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to San Francisco is 1215 miles. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Denver to San Francisco.

How do I get a train ticket from Denver to San Francisco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Denver to San Francisco?

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Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 805+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Denver to San Francisco - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport
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1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
4h 54m
$74–215
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
28h 5m
$231–346
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
33h 58m
$754–1,158
Drive 1,207.8 mi
1. Drive from Denver to San Franciscocar 1,207.8 mi
20h 25m
$207–299
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
5h 3m
$80–382
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 DEN - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 10m
$96–437
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane DEN - STS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
6h 40m
$87–369

Denver to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

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28h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,002.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 bus from Denver Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center in around 28h 5m.

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