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How to get fromSan Diego to Colorado Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Colorado Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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
    $81–379

  2. 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 Colorado Springsbus bus
    27h 44m
    $418–852

  3. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus
    29h 5m
    $229–388

  4. Drive 1,119.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Colorado Springscar car 1,119.5 mi
    18h 14m
    $205–296

  5. Fly to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAN - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    4h 45m
    $161–263

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    39h 9m
    $204–314

San Diego to Colorado Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, 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 Colorado Springs via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 29h 5m.

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