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How to get fromGrand Junction to Arcataby car, plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Arcata by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MTJ - ACV
    8h 36m
    $77–368

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    32h 10m
    $316–684

  3. Drive 1,083.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Arcatacar car 1,083.7 mi
    19h 36m
    $198–286

  4. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane GJT - ACV
    10h 16m
    $77–374

  5. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ASE - ACV
    12h 11m
    $89–377

  6. Train, bus via Redding

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    34h 21m
    $279–623

Grand Junction to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily.

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