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How to get fromFort Collins to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Fort Collins to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    5h 37m
    $163–271

  2. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    6h 25m
    $103–378

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    24h 40m
    $170–274

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    30h
    $330–709

  5. Drive  1,066 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Collins to Los Angelescar car 1,066 mi
    17h 10m
    $195–281

  6. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    5h 26m
    $271–611

  7. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    5h 38m
    $173–420

  8. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    5h 50m
    $227–662

  9. Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DEN - FAT
    6h 32m
    $107–417

  10. Bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $161–440

Fort Collins to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 24h 40m.

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