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Denver Art Museum
Major art museum known for Indigenous arts, Western American art, and striking contemporary architecture in the Golden Triangle district.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jefferson City, MO to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $183. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $183, and a train costs an average of $663.
Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$224 Average price Cheapest | $663 Average price | $349 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 50m Average total duration 38h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to Denver, CO:
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jefferson City, MO to Denver, CO costing on average $349 (€285).
A bus is $439 (€360) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jefferson City, MO to Denver, CO costing on average $663 (€543).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 40m.
Train takes on average 38h 20m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
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Buses from Jefferson City, MO to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $183 (€149) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 16:05, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 690 miles (1111 km) distance in 17h 40m.
Distance 690 miles (1111 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $183 (€149) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 4:05 PM |
Last bus 7:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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