There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate Abus
6h 5mBus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
29h 49m$196–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain California Zephyr
36h 12m$335–806Drive 1,215.7 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Highlands Ranchcar 1,215.7 mi
20h 34m$222–321Fly from Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate Abus
6h 9mCaltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate Abus
7h 14m
San Francisco to Highlands Ranch by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch is to bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 29h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch is to drive which takes 20h 34m and costs $220 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Highlands Ranch. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Centennial Blvd & S Broadway via Sparks Transit Center, Union Station Gate B7 and Englewood Station Gate G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Denver via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.
The distance between San Francisco and Highlands Ranch is 1017 miles. The road distance is 1222.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch without a car is to bus which takes 29h 49m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch, including transfers.
San Francisco to Highlands Ranch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Highlands Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch is to bus which takes 29h 49m and costs $190 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 36h 12m.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Highlands Ranch, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Centennial Blvd & S Broadway via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B7, Englewood Station Gate C, and Englewood Station Gate G in around 29h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $330–800 and the journey takes 32h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 9 to Arapahoe at Village Center Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Regional Transport
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Booking & Getting There
San Francisco to Highlands Ranch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Highlands Ranch is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 1:57 PM in San Francisco and 2:57 PM in Highlands Ranch.
San Francisco to Highlands Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Highlands Ranch is 1223 miles. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from San Francisco to Highlands Ranch.
There are 800+ hotels available in Highlands Ranch.






