There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Minot by car, plane, bus, train, or train (Amtrak)
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-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MTJ - MOT
6h 30m$88–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain
36h 33m$352–670Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 47m$625–1,385Drive 962.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Minotcar 962.4 mi
18h 28m$176–254Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane GJT - MOT
7h$88–474Bus, 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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane ASE - MOT
9h 42m$90–426Bus, train via Tri-Cities
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain
47h 1m$475–980
Grand Junction to Minot by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Minot is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Minot is to drive and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Minot station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Minot Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 47m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Minot is 815 miles. The road distance is 968 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Minot without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 33m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Grand Junction to Minot, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Minot is to train which takes 46h 47m and costs $600 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $480 and takes 7h.
Minot is 1h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 12:38 PM in Grand Junction and 1:38 PM in Minot.
Grand Junction to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Minot Station via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 47m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Minot is 968 miles. It takes approximately 18h 28m to drive from Grand Junction to Minot.
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