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Denver Art Museum
One of the largest art museums in the West, known for Indigenous art, global collections, and striking architecture.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave Gallup, NM for Denver, CO on Tue, Jul 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 573 km distance in an average of 13 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 13 h 45 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 train as it is the most popular option from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 13h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $257.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 18m Average total duration Fastest 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 49m Average total duration 42h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO:
A bus is $280 (€280) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO costing on average $374 (€374).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 42h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Gallup, NM to Denver, CO buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:05 AM Gallup, NM | 13h45 | 1:50 PM Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gallup, NM to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€62) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 18:25, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€62) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 6:25 PM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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