There are 5 ways to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
3h 10m$408–558Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
5h 28m$109–441Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
29h 8m$184–372Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain California Zephyr
34h 48m$416–909Drive 1,179.2 mi
- Drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denvercar 1,179.2 mi
21h 16m$216–311
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver is to bus which costs $180 - $380 and takes 29h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $400 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Denver Union Station via Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland Airport (OAK) station to Denver. However, there are services departing from Oakland International Airport Station and arriving at Denver via Coliseum and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 48m.
The distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) and Denver is 984 miles. The road distance is 1186.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 29h 8m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver, including transfers.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 29h 8m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 34h 48m.
What companies run services between Oakland Airport (OAK), USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Oakland International Airport Station to Denver Union Station via Coliseum - OAC, Coliseum, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sparks Transit Center in around 29h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Denver is 1h ahead of Oakland Airport (OAK). It is currently 9:58 AM in Oakland Airport (OAK) and 10:58 AM in Denver.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver is 1186 miles. It takes approximately 21h 16m to drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Denver.
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