What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Denver is to Caltrain and fly which costs $95 - $390 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Denver?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Denver station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Denver?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Denver. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Denver via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.

How far is it from San Jose to Denver?

The distance between San Jose and Denver is 976 miles. The road distance is 1189.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $220 - $360.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Denver?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from San Jose to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Denver bus from?

San Jose to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Denver train from?

San Jose to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Denver?

The best way to get from San Jose to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 29h 35m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,300 and takes 35h 18m.

Where does the San Jose to Denver bus arrive?

San Jose to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 9:29 AM in San Jose and 10:29 AM in Denver.

Where does the San Jose to Denver train arrive?

San Jose to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Denver is 1189 miles. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from San Jose to Denver.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Denver?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Denver?

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Where can I stay near Denver?

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San Jose to Denver - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
4h 21m
$182–602
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
5h 7m
$94–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
29h 35m
$222–352
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain California Zephyr
35h 18m
$777–1,241
Drive 1,182.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Denvercar 1,182.6 mi
21h 26m
$216–312
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
5h 26m
$96–390
Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Denver (DEN)plane MRY - DEN
7h 12m
$143–510

San Jose to Denver by bus

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Distance: 970.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Denver Union Station via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center in around 29h 35m.

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