How to travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

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 bus, with an average ticket price of €175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €175, while a flight costs an average of €429.

Distance: 947 miles (1525 km)

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Driving

€283

Average price

€175

Average price

Cheapest

€429

Average price

€209

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

33h 42m

Average total duration

33h 12m

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30m

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31h 36m

Average total duration

31h 6m

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30m

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6h 46m

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4h 46m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

18h 34m

Average total duration

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

4.6 - 9.1kg

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Greyhound

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United

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of €175.

This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA:

A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average €283.

A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 46m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 31h 36m.

Train takes on average 33h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €283 compared to roughly €209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-74.12. The journey takes 33h 12m 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.

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from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

How to get from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • frontier airlinesF92148 · F93999
    4:12 PM7h13
    Denver International Airport
    10:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport
    €1921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • frontier airlinesF92148 · F93999
    4:12 PM7h13
    Denver International Airport
    10:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport
    €1921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2265
    6:00 AM2h41
    Denver International Airport
    7:41 AMSan Francisco International Airport
    €4501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound ·
    10:05 AM27h30
    Denver, Union Station
    12:35 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
    €2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound · ·
    11:05 AM34h40
    Denver, Union Station
    8:45 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
    €2331One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM31h50
    Denver, Union Station
    5:55 PMSan Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
    €2631One-way
    2 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF9777 · F93019
    10:45 PM10h28
    Denver International Airport
    8:13 AMSan Francisco International Airport
    €1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF92015 · F94157
    7:28 AM11h57
    Denver International Airport
    6:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport
    €1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF91765 · F93019
    6:42 PM14h31
    Denver International Airport
    8:13 AMSan Francisco International Airport
    €1971One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

Travel to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of €175.

This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA:

A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average €283.

A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 46m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 31h 36m.

Train takes on average 33h 42m.

The distance from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is approximately 947 miles (1525 km).
The average frequency per day from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is:
  • Around 112 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Denver International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Denver, CO and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Denver, Union Station and arrive in San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, frontier airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with United, frontier airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Francisco, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.
Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.
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