There are 4 ways to get from Hays to Colorado Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Colorado Springs Airport
best- Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane HYS - COS
4h 47m$73–356Drive 310.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hays to Colorado Springscar 310.2 mi
5h 33m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Hays to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
8h$76–117Fly to Denver, bus
- Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Denver (DEN)plane HYS - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
3h 54m$109–417
Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hays to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Hays to Colorado Springs is to fly and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Hays to Colorado Springs. However, there are services departing from Hays and arriving at Colorado Springs, CO via Denver, CO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Hays and Colorado Springs is 314 miles. The road distance is 312.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hays to Colorado Springs without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Hays to Colorado Springs, including transfers.
Hays to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hays station.
The best way to get from Hays to Colorado Springs is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h.
Hays to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Colorado Springs is 1h behind Hays. It is currently 12:34 PM in Hays and 11:34 AM in Colorado Springs.
What companies run services between Hays, KS, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hays to Colorado Springs, CO via Hays, Denver Union Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Auraria West Station, and Denver, CO in around 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hays Municipal Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Hays Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hays to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Hays to Colorado Springs is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Hays to Colorado Springs.
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