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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Grand Junctionby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Grand Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SBA - GJT
    6h 56m
    $76–405

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    34h 26m
    $209–1,219

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    36h 44m
    $215–481

  4. Drive 846.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Grand Junctioncar car 846.2 mi
    13h 29m
    $155–224

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SBA - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    9h 7m
    $80–408

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    8h 1m
    $104–428

Santa Barbara to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration34h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Emeryville in around 34h 26m.

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