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How to get fromGrand Junction to Californiaby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Junction to California by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTJ - LAX
    4h 27m
    $68–298

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    20h 21m
    $155–247

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    38h 45m
    $862–1,332

  4. Drive  775 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Los Angelescar car 775 mi
    11h 52m
    $142–205

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTJ - SFO
    4h 42m
    $77–329

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GJT - SAN
    5h 58m
    $73–376

  7. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GJT - SNA
    5h 40m
    $141–556

  8. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    7h 30m
    $75–319

  9. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    21h 36m
    $155–257

Grand Junction to California by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 20h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Sacramento in around 38h 45m.

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