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How to get fromSan Diego to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane SAN - COS
    2h 20m
    $70–370

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus
    27h 43m
    $371–770

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Station to Denver International Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus bus
    29h 17m
    $239–453

  4. Drive 1,079.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)car car 1,079.7 mi
    20h 25m
    $198–285

  5. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane CLD - COS
    7h 21m
    $92–447

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    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 53m
    $206–316

San Diego to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Colorado Springs Airport (COS), 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 Airport via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Frisco Transit Center, Frisco Transfer Station, and Denver International Airport in around 29h 17m.

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