What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Denver is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Denver?

The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Denver is to drive and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $75 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Junction and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Junction and Denver?

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.

How far is it from Grand Junction to Denver?

The distance between Grand Junction and Denver is 279 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Junction to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Grand Junction to Denver?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Grand Junction to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Denver bus from?

Grand Junction to Denver bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Denver train from?

Grand Junction to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Grand Junction to Denver?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Denver is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $330 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $420 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Grand Junction to Denver bus arrive?

Grand Junction to Denver bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

Where does the Grand Junction to Denver train arrive?

Grand Junction to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Grand Junction to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Denver is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Grand Junction to Denver.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Junction to Denver?

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Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Denver.

Grand Junction to Denver - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Denver by car, plane, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJ
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3h 4m
$76–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union StationWest
5h 50m
$35–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to DenverCalifornia Zephyr
8h 34m
$70–330
Drive 243 mi
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Denver243 mi
4h 6m
$45–64
Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)GJT - DEN
3h 26m
$71–412

Grand Junction to Denver by bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.6 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Denver, CO, 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.

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