There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane GJT - SNA
3h 49m$146–1,016Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane GJT - FAT
7h 9m$87–432Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
21h 31m$145–270Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
38h 45m$511–1,008Drive 775 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Los Angelescar 775 mi
11h 52m$142–205Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane GJT - SAN
5h 59m$103–556Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane GJT - SMF
6h 3m$103–556Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane GJT - SJC
6h 26m$107–508
Grand Junction to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to California is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to California is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to California station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to California. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.
The distance between Grand Junction and California is 662 miles. The road distance is 779.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to California without a car is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Grand Junction to California, including transfers.
Grand Junction to California bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to California is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 21h 31m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 38h 45m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and California, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Los Angeles Union Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to California bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
California is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 5:09 PM in Grand Junction and 4:09 PM in California.
Grand Junction to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to California is 779 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Grand Junction to California.
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