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

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

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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
    $62–300

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0901
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    26h 58m
    $211–314

  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
    $676–1,032

  4. Drive  1,077 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Denvercar car 1,077 mi
    16h 56m
    $191–275

  5. Fly to Denver

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAN - DEN
    3h 43m
    $150–370

  6. Bus via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    29h 10m
    $207–309

San Diego to Colorado by tram, bus, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Civic Center Loop via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 26h 58m.

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