What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Boulder is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from San Carlos to Boulder?

The distance between San Carlos and Boulder is 1027 miles. The road distance is 1256.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $180 - $380.

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from San Carlos to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Boulder bus from?

San Carlos to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Carlos to Boulder bus arrive?

San Carlos to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Carlos and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of San Carlos. It is currently 2:44 PM in San Carlos and 3:44 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Boulder is 1256 miles. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from San Carlos to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 164+ hotels available in Boulder.

San Carlos to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Boulder. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

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There are 6 ways to get from San Carlos to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or car

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 29m
$101–569
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff2 / ...
32h 30m
$187–375
BART, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
36h 36m
$450–924
Drive 1,249.2 mi
1. Drive from San Carlos to Bouldercar 1,249.2 mi
19h 38m
$228–330
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 59m
$192–613
Fly from Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
6h 37m
$406–571

San Carlos to Boulder by bus

14Weekly Buses

32h 30mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,021.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 32h 30m.

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