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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SAN - DEN
    3h 5m
    $134–218

  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 37m
    $169–283

  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
    $346–753

  4. Drive  1,077 mi

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

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus bus El Paso / ...
    32h 13m
    $218–355

San Diego to Denver by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Denver Union Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 26h 37m.

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