There are 7 ways to get from New York, NY to Denver by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Denver (DEN)plane LGA - DEN
7h 20m$206–481Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Denver (DEN)plane PHL - DEN
8h 36m$185–1,107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
40h 48m$1,053–1,753Bus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
43h 45m$340–515Drive 1,775.1 mi
- Drive from New York, NY to Denvercar 1,775.1 mi
28h 44m$314–454Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Denver (DEN)plane EWR - DEN
7h 14m$225–732Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Denver (DEN)plane JFK - DEN
7h 31m$222–712
New York, NY to Denver by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Denver is to fly which costs $200 - $490 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Denver is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Denver station. However, there are services departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Denver Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Denver. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Denver via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 48m.
The distance between New York, NY and Denver is 1664 miles. The road distance is 1785.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Denver without a car is to train which takes 40h 48m and costs $1,000 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from New York, NY to Denver, including transfers.
New York, NY to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.
New York, NY to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Denver is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $1,800 and takes 40h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 43h 45m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Denver via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 40h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Denver via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New York, NY to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Denver is 2h behind New York, NY. It is currently 7:41 AM in New York, NY and 5:41 AM in Denver.
New York, NY to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Denver is 1785 miles. It takes approximately 28h 44m to drive from New York, NY to Denver.
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