How to travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO

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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Denver, CO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $113, and a train costs an average of $214.

Distance: 1627 miles (2619 km)

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Driving

$594

Average price

$286

Average price

Cheapest

$356

Average price

$399

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

40h 48m

Average total duration

40h 18m

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30m

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7h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

42h 15m

Average total duration

41h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

26h 19m

Average total duration

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0.8 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

7.9 - 15.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 6.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO is a flight with an average price of $286 (€231).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Denver, CO:

A flight is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Denver, CO costing on average $356 (€287).

A flight is $307 (€248) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Denver, CO costing on average $594 (€479).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Train takes on average 40h 18m.

Bus takes on average 41h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Denver, CO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Denver, CO among Omio's users.

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from New York, NY to Denver, CO

How to get from New York, NY to Denver, CO by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • JetBlue AirwaysB697
    8:15 PM4h44
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    10:59 PMDenver International Airport
    $3541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB697
    8:15 PM4h44
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    10:59 PMDenver International Airport
    $3541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA670
    6:00 AM4h23
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    8:23 AMDenver International Airport
    $6341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 5 California Zephyr
    3:40 PM42h16
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    7:56 AMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    $6521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 5 California Zephyr
    10:52 AM47h04
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    7:56 AMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    $6571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak141 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 5 California Zephyr
    8:23 AM49h33
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    7:56 AMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    $8871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · ·
    1:35 PM45h10
    New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    8:45 AMDenver, Union Station
    $3571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    3:10 PM43h35
    New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
    8:45 AMDenver, Union Station
    $3581One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    1:30 PM45h15
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    8:45 AMDenver, Union Station
    $3581One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2061 · AA1467
    6:00 AM6h39
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:39 AMDenver International Airport
    $3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2500 · AA1387
    5:55 PM6h50
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:45 PMDenver International Airport
    $3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1003 · AA2069
    7:01 PM7h05
    LaGuardia Airport
    12:06 AMDenver International Airport
    $3651One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Denver, CO.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Denver, CO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO is a flight with an average price of $286 (€231).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Denver, CO:

A flight is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Denver, CO costing on average $356 (€287).

A flight is $307 (€248) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Denver, CO costing on average $594 (€479).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Train takes on average 40h 18m.

Bus takes on average 41h 45m.

The distance from New York, NY to Denver, CO is approximately 1627 miles (2619 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Denver, CO is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Denver, CO:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Denver International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Union Station, Denver, CO.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Denver, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Denver, CO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines to go to Denver, CO by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Denver, CO by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Denver, CO by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Denver, CO:
  • 11 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, United.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Denver, CO often also extend their vacation to go to Glenwood Springs, CO, Vail, CO, Chicago, IL, Colorado Springs, CO, Salt Lake City, UT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Denver, CO and these popular destinations at a great price.
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