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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.










Cheapest price
$198
Average price
$518
Fastest journey
2h 35m
Average duration
8h 29m
Flights per day
137
Distance
1553 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 947 miles (1525 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$515 Average price | $248 Average price | $186 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 53m Average total duration 33h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 25m Average total duration 27h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 4.6 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA:
A flight is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average $248 (€204).
A flight is $329 (€271) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average $515 (€423).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 55m.
Train takes on average 33h 23m.
Tickets start at around $515 (€423) compared to roughly $251 (€206) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-264.36 (€-217.39). The journey takes 33h 23m versus 18h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:46 PM Denver, CO | 33h59 | 12:45 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Denver, CO | 33h59 | 1:45 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 33h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€118) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 10:15. The fastest train covers the 947 miles (1525 km) distance in 33h 11m.
Distance 947 miles (1525 km) |
Average train duration 33h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€118) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 33h 11m |
First train 6:55 AM |
Last train 10:15 AM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotels: USD 2-5 for porters, USD 3-5 daily for housekeeping.
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Most Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA trains use the Union Station to San Francisco, Mission Street (Chase Bank) station pair. Use this guide to compare Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Denver city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Ultreia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Crawford Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown.
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