What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Boulder is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $600 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $95 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Boulder?

The distance between San Francisco and Boulder is 1030 miles. The road distance is 1233.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 29h 3m and costs $210 - $410.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from San Francisco to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Boulder bus from?

San Francisco to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Boulder bus arrive?

San Francisco to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 5:33 AM in San Francisco and 6:33 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Boulder is 1234 miles. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from San Francisco to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 160+ hotels available in Boulder.

San Francisco to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 29m
$98–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff2 / ...
29h 3m
$211–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
35h 28m
$448–909
Drive 1,226.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Bouldercar 1,226.6 mi
19h 15m
$224–324
Fly from Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 33m
$399–561
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
6h 37m
$105–457

San Francisco to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 3mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 29h 3m.

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