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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Golden 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
    4h 16m
    $120–210
  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 Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1200
    27h 22m
    $176–293
  3. 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 Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    30h 1m
    $607–957
  4. Drive  1,064.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Goldencar car 1,064.5 mi
    16h 49m
    $195–281

San Diego to Golden by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Golden, 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 Washington Ave & 13th St via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 27h 22m.

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