What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Denver Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Salt Lake City and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Denver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Salt Lake City to Denver?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Denver is 423 miles. The road distance is 517.3 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake City to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Denver?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Salt Lake City to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Denver bus from?

Salt Lake City to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Denver train from?

Salt Lake City to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.

Train, bus or fly from Salt Lake City to Denver?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 10h 20m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Denver bus arrive?

Salt Lake City to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Denver train arrive?

Salt Lake City to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake City to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Denver is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Salt Lake City to Denver.

How do I get a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Denver?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Denver?

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Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1382+ hotels available in Denver.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN)plane SLC - DEN
3h 41m
$172–423
Drive 514.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Denvercar 514.3 mi
8h 3m
$94–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
10h 20m
$120–170
Train
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain California Zephyr
15h 7m
$180–370

Salt Lake City to Denver by bus

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Distance: 420.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, 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 $85–170 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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