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

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

Omio recommends booking the coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £116, while a train costs an average of £493.

Distance: 1336 km

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£116

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£493

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£391

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28h 13m

Average total duration

27h 43m

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57h 46m

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7h 11m

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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Compare ways to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £116.

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

A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £391.

A coach is £378 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £493.

The fastest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 11m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 28h 13m.

Train takes on average 57h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.

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from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

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

Our recommendation

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

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  • Amtrak5 California Zephyr · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 Connecting Bus
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  • Amtrak6 California Zephyr · 3 Southwest Chief
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  • frontier airlinesF92341
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  • frontier airlinesF93219 · F94129
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  • frontier airlinesF93228 · F91433
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FAQs: 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 coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £116.

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

A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £391.

A coach is £378 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £493.

The fastest way to travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 11m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 28h 13m.

Train takes on average 57h 46m.

The Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 1336 km.
The average frequency per day from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 165 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by coach, 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.
  • Coaches 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 Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, frontier airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 23 direct flights per day with United, frontier airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Phoenix, AZ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Los Angeles, you can explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. For sightseeing, check out the Griffith Observatory for breathtaking views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center with its impressive art collection and gardens, and the Santa Monica Pier, featuring an amusement park and ocean views. Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to see star plaques of entertainment icons, or visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for diverse art collections.
For an enriching experience in Los Angeles, plan to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to explore major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and the Getty Centre, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and diverse neighbourhoods.

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