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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €126, while a flight costs an average of €446.

Distance: 830 miles (1336 km)

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€446

Average price

€126

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€172

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6h 49m

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4h 49m

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28h 38m

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28h 8m

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30m

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14h 41m

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4.0 - 8.0kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is a bus with an average price of €126.

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

A bus is €320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO costing on average €446.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 49m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 52m sooner (4h 49m by flight vs 14h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €446 compared to roughly €172 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO

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

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

  • Greyhound ·
    6:00 PM22h55
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    5:55 PMDenver, Union Station
    €1171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound ·
    6:00 PM22h55
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    5:55 PMDenver, Union Station
    €1171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2446
    5:00 AM2h21
    Ontario International Airport
    8:21 AMDenver International Airport
    €6981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 Connecting Bus · 6 California Zephyr
    7:13 PM46h14
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    6:27 PMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    €3151One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    11:30 PM30h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    7:15 AMDenver, Union Station
    €1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    1:35 AM39h35
    Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
    6:10 PMDenver, Union Station
    €1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    1:20 AM39h50
    Los Angeles, Exposition Blvd / South Sepulveda Blvd, CA
    6:10 PMDenver, Union Station
    €1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF93156
    6:05 AM2h25
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:30 AMDenver International Airport
    €1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF92342
    2:01 PM2h33
    Los Angeles International Airport
    5:34 PMDenver International Airport
    €1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF94346
    11:40 AM2h34
    Los Angeles International Airport
    3:14 PMDenver International Airport
    €1281One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel 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 Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is a bus with an average price of €126.

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

A bus is €320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO costing on average €446.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 49m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 38m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is approximately 830 miles (1336 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is:
  • Around 141 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO 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 Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Denver International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Denver, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Denver, CO by bus.
  • Travel with frontier airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Denver, CO by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO:
  • 23 direct flights per day with frontier airlines, United, skywest airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Minneapolis, MN, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Denver, CO and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Denver, CO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Denver, CO, you can catch a baseball game at Coors Field or explore the vibrant Larimer Square for shopping and nightlife. Enjoy nature at City Park or visit the Denver Zoo. For shopping, head to Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Don't miss the Red Rocks Amphitheatre for concerts, the Denver Art Museum for its art collections, the Denver Botanic Gardens for diverse plant displays, Union Station for dining and events, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for educational exhibits.
A stay of three to four days in Denver, CO allows you to explore its main attractions, including the Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, offering a balanced experience of the city and its surroundings.
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