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How to get fromSan Diego to Coloradoby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Colorado by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane SAN - COS
    3h 53m
    $84–387

  2. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    26h 5m
    $260–382

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    28h 45m
    $423–812

  4. Drive 1,077 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Denvercar car 1,077 mi
    16h 55m
    $197–284

  5. Fly to Denver

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAN - DEN
    3h 40m
    $127–211

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    27h 41m
    $244–362

San Diego to Colorado by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Colorado, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 26h 5m.

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