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Compare bus and flight for San Diego, CA to Denver, CO

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €53, and a train costs an average of €160.

Distance: 832 miles (1340 km)

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€226 Average price	€112 Average price Cheapest	€120 Average price
46h 35m Average total duration 46h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	27h 3m Average total duration 26h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO

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Trains from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 46h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $199 (€160) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $66 (€53)

Distance

832 miles (1340 km)

Average train duration

46h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

$199 (€160)

Trains per day

Fastest train

49h 26m

First train

08:46

Last train

16:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $66 (€53)

Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO trains

Amtrak trains will get you between San Diego, CA and Denver, CO from $205 (€165). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

San Diego, CA to Denver, CO train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 44 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $205

FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO

FAQs: Travel by train from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO.

Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO can start from as little as $254 (€204) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to Denver, CO is $318 (€255); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the San Diego, CA to Denver, CO train time is 49 h 26 min covering the 831 mile (1340 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO leaves at 8: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO leaves at 9: 55 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best San Diego, CA to Denver, CO train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between San Diego, CA and Denver, CO to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 55 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Denver, CO including taking a bus, train or flight.