What is the cheapest way to get from Northern California to Colorado?

The cheapest way to get from Northern California to Colorado is to train and fly which costs $170 - $450 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern California to Colorado?

The fastest way to get from Northern California to Colorado is to train and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $170 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Northern California and Colorado?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern California station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & W Colfax Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Northern California and Colorado?

No, there is no direct train from Northern California to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Denver via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.

How far is it from Northern California to Colorado?

The distance between Northern California and Colorado is 1045 miles. The road distance is 1163.5 miles.

How do I travel from Northern California to Colorado without a car?

The best way to get from Northern California to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 27h 41m and costs $210 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Northern California to Colorado?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Northern California to Colorado, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern California to Colorado bus from?

Northern California to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Northern California to Colorado train from?

Northern California to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Northern California to Colorado?

The best way to get from Northern California to Colorado is to bus which takes 27h 41m and costs $210 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 34h 31m.

Where does the Northern California to Colorado bus arrive?

Northern California to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Northern California and Colorado?

Colorado is 1h ahead of Northern California. It is currently 6:34 AM in Northern California and 7:34 AM in Colorado.

Where does the Northern California to Colorado train arrive?

Northern California to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Northern California to Colorado?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern California to Colorado is 1163 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Northern California to Colorado.

Where can I stay near Colorado?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Colorado.

Northern California to Colorado - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern California to Colorado by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Denver
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
7h 56m
$179–442
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane SMF - COS
10h 14m
$122–470
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
27h 41m
$216–342
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
34h 31m
$371–822
Drive 1,156.7 mi
1. Drive from Northern California to Denvercar 1,156.7 mi
19h 50m
$212–305
Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly to Denver
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Denver (DEN)plane RDD - DEN
8h 21m
$146–575
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Denver
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
10h 23m
$473–686
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Denver
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
10h 50m
$164–549
Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Denver
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Denver (DEN)plane RNO - DEN
10h 29m
$270–530

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN) flights

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Distance: 1,038.7 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Northern California, CA, USA and Colorado, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern California to Broadway & W Colfax Ave via Chico Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 27h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern California to Denver via Chico Amtrak and Sacramento in around 34h 31m.

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