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How to get fromSan Francisco to Arvadaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Arvada by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    5h 15m
    $91–448
  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    5h 16m
    $90–382
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    28h 39m
    $231–341
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    35h 2m
    $755–1,206
  5. Drive  1,204.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Arvadacar car 1,204.5 mi
    20h 21m
    $220–318
  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    6h 20m
    $192–614
  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Denver (DEN)plane plane STS - DEN
    6h 39m
    $100–450

San Francisco to Arvada by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Arvada, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Olde Town Arvada W-Bound via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 28h 39m.

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