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

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

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GJT - ONT
    7h 34m
    $86–426

  2. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GJT - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 33m
    $75–348

  3. 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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    22h 39m
    $142–235

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    41h 19m
    $418–921

  5. Drive  744.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Riversidecar car 744.1 mi
    11h 20m
    $136–197

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GJT - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 3m
    $104–516

  7. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 1m
    $90–361

  8. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane GJT - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h
    $105–432

  9. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane GJT - CLD
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 11m
    $92–440

Grand Junction to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Magnolia + Beatty via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 22h 39m.

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