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How to get fromSan Diego to Rifleby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Rifle by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane SAN - HDN
    2. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Riflecar car
    4h 37m
    $110–447

  2. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SAN - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus bus
    6h 38m
    $85–389

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus bus Hgb
    23h 14m

  4. Drive 894.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Riflecar car 894.6 mi
    13h 48m
    $164–236

  5. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SAN - GJT
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Riflebus bus
    6h 40m
    $104–476

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SAN - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Avon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Avon Station to Riflebus bus
    6h 58m
    $96–404

  7. Train, bus via Paradise

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    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 Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus bus Hgb
    23h 29m
    $169–332

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Rifle. However, you can fly to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) then drive to Rifle. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Railroad Ave + 5th St via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 23h 14m.

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