There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN)plane SLC - DEN
2h 15m$176–433Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
11h 50m$82–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain California Zephyr
16h 53m$173–376Drive 521.3 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denvercar 521.3 mi
8h 5m$96–138
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $170 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Airport, UT and arriving at Denver Union Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) station to Denver. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Denver via North Temple Station and Salt Lake City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Denver is 416 miles. The road distance is 524.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver, including transfers.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 16h 53m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Denver.
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