What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Golden?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Golden is to fly which costs $130 - $230 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Golden?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Golden is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Golden. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Idaho Springs and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

How far is it from San Diego to Golden?

The distance between San Diego and Golden is 895 miles. The road distance is 1070.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Golden without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Golden?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from San Diego to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Golden bus from?

San Diego to Golden bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Bus or fly from San Diego to Golden?

The best way to get from San Diego to Golden is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 14m.

Where does the San Diego to Golden bus arrive?

San Diego to Golden bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Golden?

Golden is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:03 PM in San Diego and 12:03 AM in Golden.

Can I drive from San Diego to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Golden is 1071 miles. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from San Diego to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 849+ hotels available in Golden.

San Diego to Golden - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Golden by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN)plane SAN - DEN
4h 24m
$137–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus
26h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
30h 4m
$389–813
Drive 1,064.5 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Goldencar 1,064.5 mi
16h 49m
$195–281

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Denver (DEN) flights

131Weekly Planes

2h 27mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 bus from San Diego to Washington Ave & 13th St via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 26h 14m.

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