There are 5 ways to get from Colorado to Grand Junction by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer FacilityWest
6h 45m$38–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
7h 44m$110–600Drive 243.4 mi
- Drive from Denver to Grand Junction243.4 mi
4h 6m$45–65Line 0 bus, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Colfax Ave & Broadway to Union Station
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)DEN - GJT
4h 19m$59–336Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junction
4h 13m$68–349
Colorado to Grand Junction by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Grand Junction is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Broadway and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denver and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Colorado and Grand Junction is 254 miles. The road distance is 244.8 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Colorado to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Colorado to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Union Station Gate B19.
Colorado to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Grand Junction is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–600 and the journey takes 7h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Bus from Colfax Ave & Broadway to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Colorado to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Grand Junction is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Colorado to Grand Junction.
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