There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane DEN - GEG
4h 59m$68–344Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
28h 29m$255–374Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
2d 4h$1,146–1,784Drive 1,281.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Seattlecar 1,281.9 mi
20h 51m$220–317Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DEN - SEA
5h 24m$101–222Fly to Tri-Cities Airport
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane DEN - PSC
5h 9m$80–410Fly to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DEN - PDX
5h 58m$172–356Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DEN - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Spokane Valleycar
6h 44m$101–427
Denver to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Washington is to fly which costs $170 - $360 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Washington. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Seattle via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Denver and Washington is 871 miles. The road distance is 1289.3 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 28h 29m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Denver to Washington, including transfers.
Denver to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 28h 29m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Washington, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–380 and the journey takes 28h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Denver to Tri-Cities Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Denver to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Denver to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Denver to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–210
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Washington is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 2:19 PM in Denver and 1:19 PM in Washington.
Denver to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Washington is 1289 miles. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Denver to Washington.
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