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

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

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTJ - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 57m
    $78–312

  2. 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 Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    21h 47m
    $153–241

  3. 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
    $871–1,344

  4. Drive  744.1 mi

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

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GJT - ONT
    7h 59m
    $86–416

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

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GJT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 53m
    $114–530

  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
    $85–333

  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 30m

  9. Bus via Ontario

    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
    $157–247

Grand Junction to Riverside by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Vine Street Mobility Hub via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 21h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Riverside - Downtown via Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 41h 19m.

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