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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Arvada by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    4h 52m
    $112–582

  2. Bus

    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
    29h 13m
    $199–391

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    35h 9m
    $448–909

  4. Drive 1,204.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Arvadacar car 1,204.3 mi
    20h 23m
    $220–318

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    4h 56m
    $413–578

  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
    $119–474

San Francisco to Arvada by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,008.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Arvada, CO, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Olde Town Arvada Stn Gate E via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and 15th St & Champa St [ Z Stop ] in around 29h 13m.

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