There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) 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
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN)plane SLC - DEN
2h 51m$162–433Drive 520.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN)car 520.7 mi
8h 7m$95–138Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Vailbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airportbus Epic Mountain Express
11h 25m$99–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain California Zephyr
15h 53m$185–377
Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $160 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN). However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Denver International Airport via Vail Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Denver Airport Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Denver Airport (DEN) is 400 miles. The road distance is 523.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN), including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $160 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 11h 25m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Denver Airport (DEN), USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver International Airport via Vail Transportation Center in around 11h 25m.
- 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 Vail
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vail station.
Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN) is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Salt Lake City to Denver Airport (DEN).
There are 951+ hotels available in Denver Airport (DEN).










