There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Kearney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane GJT - EAR
5h 19m$96–396Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus West
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123
12h 55m$87–150Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Holdregetrain California Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
14h 30m$139–292Drive 597.8 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Kearneycar 597.8 mi
9h 25m$110–158Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane MTJ - EAR
4h 57m$106–410Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ASE - EAR
9h 6m$108–399
Grand Junction to Kearney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Kearney is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Kearney is to drive and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Kearney via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Kearney is 531 miles. The road distance is 601.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Kearney without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Grand Junction to Kearney, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Kearney bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 55m.
Grand Junction to Kearney bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Kearney is 1h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 4:55 AM in Grand Junction and 5:55 AM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Kearney via Denver Union Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
- 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
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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Kearney is 601 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Grand Junction to Kearney.
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