How to travel from Denver to Los Angeles, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Los Angeles is around 882 miles (1,420km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Denver to Los Angeles by plane, bus, tram, 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 to Burbank (BUR)

Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank (BUR).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Trinidad then take the train to Los Angeles.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Los Angeles.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Distance1,017 miles (1,637km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Los Angeles

There are several options for getting from Denver to Los Angeles by plane, bus, tram, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $120 and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $140.

The distance between Denver and Los Angeles is around 882 miles (1,420km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830 miles (1,336km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Denver and Los Angeles by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Los Angeles is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $140.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Los Angeles, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denver and Los Angeles. We recommend that you fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank (BUR). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Los Angeles. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Denver and Los Angeles with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 22h 35m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Denver and Los Angeles. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Los Angeles. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denver and Los Angeles with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.

Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Frontier Airlines fly between Denver and Los Angeles. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Los Angeles (LAX). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

The flight from Denver to Los Angeles typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Los Angeles (LAX).

The closest major airport to Los Angeles is Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (BUR) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) 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 Denver and Los Angeles. The distance is around 1,017 miles (1,637km) by road and it will take around 15h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Los Angeles is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $120.

How do I get from Denver to Los Angeles

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Los Angeles

Transport options from Denver to Los Angeles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Burbank (BUR) + 4 similar
3h 60m
$140
5 times a day1,425km (886 miles)
Fly4hrs
$120
every 30 mins1,455km (904 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
$200
every 30 mins1,420km (882 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
$140
every 4 hours1,470km (913 miles)
Plane, Bus and Tram4h 30m
$245
hourly1,445km (898 miles)
Bus
22h 35m
$140
once daily1,677km (1,042 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 2h
$195
3 times a week2,183km (1,357 miles)
Drive
15h 45m
$100
on demand1,637km (1,017 miles)

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Airports near Los Angeles

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

BUR
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12 miles (19km) from Los Angeles
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from Los Angeles
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
34 miles (54km) from Los Angeles