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Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Junction and Thornton takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Grand Junction to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 51m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Grand Junction to Thornton train times

Trains run once daily between Grand Junction and Thornton. The service departs Grand Junction at 9:53 AM in the morning, which arrives into Thornton at 19:14:30. All services require a transfer at Denver and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakRegional Transport19h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakRegional Transport9h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Junction to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 8h 34m.

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