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How to get fromSan Jose to Denverby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    4h 21m
    $192–612

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    5h 21m
    $111–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    29h 35m
    $186–367

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    35h 18m
    $414–931

  5. Drive 1,182.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Denvercar car 1,182.6 mi
    21h 27m
    $216–312

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    5h 7m
    $419–572

San Jose to Denver by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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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) every 4 hours. 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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