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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GJT - SNA
    3h 49m
    $146–296

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GJT - LGB
    6h 16m
    $88–464

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    3. Take the bus from Provo Central Station to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    21h 20m
    $231–426

  4. 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
    $441–960

  5. Drive 775 mi

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

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    6h 25m
    $123–706

  7. Fly 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
    $103–606

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane GJT - FAT
    7h 12m
    $97–552

  9. 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 Stationbus bus
    21h 44m
    $155–300

Grand Junction to California by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Sacramento in around 38h 45m.

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