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

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

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeGJT - ONT
    7h 23m
    $88–474

  2. 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
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMTJ - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    7h 20m
    $82–333

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Victorville Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Riversidetrain
    22h 15m
    $135–310

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    41h 19m
    $166–427

  5. Drive 744.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Riversidecar744.1 mi
    11h 16m
    $136–197

  6. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMTJ - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    7h 54m
    $122–589

  7. 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)planeGJT - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    8h 9m
    $97–496

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

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeGJT - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 25m
    $92–422

  9. 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)planeGJT - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 4m

Grand Junction to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. 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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