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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Leading museum of world arts and cultures, especially renowned for Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast. One of Vancouver’s most significant cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$245
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
2 d 8 h 55 m
Average duration
2 d 8 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1778 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC will cost around $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $245.
Of the 2 buses that leave Denver, CO for Vancouver, BC on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 1778 km distance in an average of 2 d 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 8 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 d 8 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $230. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $230, and a train costs an average of $864.
Distance: 1104 miles (1778 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$275 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $864 Average price | $360 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42h 41m Average total duration 42h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 85h 44m Average total duration 85h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC costing on average $454 (€372).
A bus is $590 (€483) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC costing on average $864 (€708).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 11m.
Train takes on average 85h 14m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 73h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $329 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 56h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 56h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $245 |
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 PM Denver, CO | 56h55 | 2:00 AM Vancouver, BC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Denver, CO to Vancouver, BC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 42h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $230 (€188) but you can travel from only $151 (€124) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 1104 miles (1778 km) distance in 56h 55m.
Distance 1104 miles (1778 km) |
Average bus duration 42h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $230 (€188) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 56h 55m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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