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

The cheapest way to get from Northern California to Colorado is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 49m.

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 59m and costs $190 - $480.

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 Civic Center Loop via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.

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 42m.

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 48m and costs $230 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 48m and costs $230 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,200 and takes 34h 42m.

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 1:27 PM in Northern California and 2:27 PM 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 49m to drive from Northern California to Colorado.

Where can I stay near Colorado?

There are 1327+ 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, bus, or subway

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Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
7h 59m
$196–471
Train, line 15 bus to Redding Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
3. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Denver (DEN)plane RDD - DEN
10h 1m
$161–589
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 48m
$237–360
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
34h 42m
$764–1,197
Drive 1,156.7 mi
1. Drive from Northern California to Denvercar 1,156.7 mi
19h 49m
$212–305
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
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 31m
$526–730
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
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 58m
$196–548
Train, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
11h 34m
$317–820
Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
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 37m
$229–425

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Distance: 1,038.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northern California to Civic Center Loop via Chico Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 27h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern California to Broadway & Cleveland Pl via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Denver, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 34h 42m.

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