How to travel from Atlanta to Denver, United States of America

The distance between Atlanta and Denver is around 1,228 miles (1,977km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Atlanta to Denver by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Denver (DEN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis and then to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chicago IL then take the train to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Distance1,402 miles (2,256km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Denver

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Denver by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $195 and will take around 4h 40m.

The distance between Atlanta and Denver is around 1,228 miles (1,977km).

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Atlanta and Denver by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Denver is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $195 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Denver. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Denver. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Atlanta to Denver. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Atlanta and Denver. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Atlanta and Denver. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and arrive at Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Atlanta and Denver with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly between Atlanta and Denver. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Denver (DEN). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Atlanta to Denver typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Denver (DEN).

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Atlanta and Denver. The distance is around 1,402 miles (2,256km) by road and it will take around 22h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Denver is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around $195.

How do I get from Atlanta to Denver

Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Denver

Transport options from Atlanta to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 40m
$195
every 20 mins1,977km (1,228 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$205
once daily2,303km (1,431 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
$210
twice daily2,888km (1,794 miles)
Bus to Chicago Amtrak, Train1 day 11h
$230
twice daily2,839km (1,764 miles)
Drive
22h 20m
$140
on demand2,256km (1,402 miles)

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Airports near Denver

The following major airports near Denver offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver