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How to get fromPalo Alto to Denverby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    4h 58m
    $93–449

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    5h 2m
    $79–228

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    31h 3m
    $232–357

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway Red-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    35h 54m
    $768–1,223

  5. Drive  1,186.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Denvercar car 1,186.6 mi
    21h 38m
    $210–303

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    6h 37m
    $112–474

Palo Alto to Denver by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Denver Union Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 31h 3m.

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