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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GJT - ONT
    7h 6m
    $108–612

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    10h 45m
    $90–408

  3. Bus via San Bernardino Transit Center

    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 Bernardinobus bus
    20h 58m
    $162–289

  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
    $436–944

  5. Drive 744.1 mi

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

  6. Fly 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 2m
    $94–258

  7. Fly 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
    11h 3m
    $133–618

  8. 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 SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to University of California Riverside Lot 30bus bus
    21h 45m
    $178–284

Grand Junction to Riverside by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, 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 Vine Street Mobility Hub via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 20h 58m.

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