There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Colorado by car, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJ
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3h 38m$72–411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union StationWest
6h 10m$40–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to DenverCalifornia Zephyr
8h 34m$70–330Drive 243 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Denver243 mi
4h 6m$45–64Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, tram
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)GJT - DEN
- Take the tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Station
4h 1m$67–408
Grand Junction to Colorado by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Colorado is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Colorado is to drive and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $70 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station station and arriving at Denver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Colorado is 285 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Grand Junction to Colorado, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Colorado bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Colorado is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $330 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Colorado, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $70–330 and the journey takes 8h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- rtd-denver.com
Tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to Colorado bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Grand Junction to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Colorado is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Grand Junction to Colorado.
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