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

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

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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 10m
    $131–215

  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
    25h 45m
    $257–379

  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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    28h 8m
    $231–352

San Diego to Denver by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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 bus from San Diego to Denver Union Station via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 25h 45m.

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