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Denver Art Museum
Major art museum known for Indigenous arts, Western American collections, and striking architecture in the Golden Triangle district.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lamar, CO 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 Lamar, CO to Denver, CO will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lamar, CO for Denver, CO on Fri, Jul 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 275 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 4 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Lamar, CO to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $399.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 29m Average total duration 35h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lamar, CO to Denver, CO:
A bus is $370 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lamar, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $428 (€351).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 35h 59m.
You'll arrive about -2h -33m sooner (4h 50m by bus vs 3h 17m by car) and save roughly $-16.34 (€-13.40) compared to fuel and tolls ($58 (€48) vs $42 (€34)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
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 USA | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Lamar, CO to Denver, CO buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:10 AM Lamar, CO | 4h45 | 2:55 PM Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lamar, CO to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lamar, CO to Denver, CO by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Denver, CO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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