What is the cheapest way to get from Lake City to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from Lake City to Denver is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake City to Denver?

The fastest way to get from Lake City to Denver is to drive and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $60 - $330.

How far is it from Lake City to Denver?

The distance between Lake City and Denver is 230 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lake City to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from Lake City to Denver without a car is to taxi and shuttle which takes 13h 20m and costs $500 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Lake City to Denver?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Lake City to Denver, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lake City to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake City to Denver is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Lake City to Denver.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1346+ hotels available in Denver.

Lake City to Denver - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, shuttle, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake City to Denver by car, plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Lake City to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
3h 18m
$60–324
Drive 252.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake City to Denvercar 252.9 mi
5h 7m
$47–67
Drive, shuttle, bus
1. Drive from Lake City to Purgatory Resortcar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtownshuttle
3. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
17h 27m
$246–311
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Lake City to Silverton, COtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Silverton, CO to Spring Creek, COshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Steamboat Springs, CO to I-70/Kipling St., West Denver, COshuttle
13h 20m
$526–656
Drive to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lake City to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)car
2. Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Denver (DEN)plane ALS - DEN
4h 25m
$141–191

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Lake City, CO, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake City to Denver. However, you can drive to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Denver (DEN), walk to Denver Airport Station, then take the train to Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake City to Denver via Purgatory Resort, Durango Downtown, Durango, Albuquerque Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 17h 27m.

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