How to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €147.

Distance: 830 miles (1336 km)

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€383

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50h 54m

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0.4 - 1.2kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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4.0 - 8.0kg

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How to get from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:10AM38h00
Denver, CO
05:10PMLos Angeles, CA
$1841One-way
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Greyhound
03:10AM38h00
Denver, CO
05:10PMLos Angeles, CA
$1841One-way
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Greyhound
06:05PM22h10
Denver, CO
04:15PMLos Angeles, CA
$3201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $82 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $113 (€90).

A flight is $154 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $185 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 10m.

Train takes on average 42h 29m.

The distance from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 830 miles (1336 km).
The average frequency per day from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Denver International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Denver, CO and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Denver, Union Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, Frontier Airlines, Sky West Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 14 direct flights per day with United, Frontier Airlines, Sky West Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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