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Denver Art Museum
Major art museum known for Indigenous arts, global collections, and striking architecture in the Golden Triangle.
Cheapest price
$234
Average price
$234
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA 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 San Jose, CA to Denver, CO will cost around $234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $234.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Denver, CO on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 1492 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 15 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 San Jose, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $142, and a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 927 miles (1492 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$264 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $385 Average price |
28h 50m Average total duration 28h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 53m Average total duration 34h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Denver, CO:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $385 (€313).
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $462 (€375).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 20m.
Train takes on average 34h 23m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 49h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 62h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $221 |
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Denver, CO buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM San Jose, CA | 31h15 | 11:40 PM Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Denver, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $142 (€115) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 927 miles (1492 km) distance in 31h 15m.
Distance 927 miles (1492 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€115) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 31h 15m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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