There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)GJT - SAN
5h 21m$91–482Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
24h 7m$131–275Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
42h 39m$190–453Drive 837.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to San Diego837.4 mi
12h 50m$153–221
Grand Junction to San Diego by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to San Diego is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 24h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at San Diego via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.
The distance between Grand Junction and San Diego is 664 miles. The road distance is 842.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 24h 7m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Grand Junction to San Diego, including transfers.
Grand Junction to San Diego bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 24h 7m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 42h 39m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to San Diego via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 24h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $90–250
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–300
- Business - advance purchase
- $170–700
- Business Class
- $260–700
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- 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 Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to San Diego bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
San Diego is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 11:37 AM in Grand Junction and 10:37 AM in San Diego.
Grand Junction to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to San Diego is 842 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Grand Junction to San Diego.
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