What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction?

The fastest way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Grand Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Thornton PnR Gate C and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton and Grand Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton station to Grand Junction station. However, there are services departing from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Thornton to Grand Junction?

The distance between Thornton and Grand Junction is 260 miles. The road distance is 251.2 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton to Grand Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Grand Junction?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Thornton to Grand Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Grand Junction bus from?

Thornton to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Union Station Gate B19.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Grand Junction train from?

Thornton to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train or bus from Thornton to Grand Junction?

The best way to get from Thornton to Grand Junction is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Thornton to Grand Junction bus arrive?

Thornton to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.

Where does the Thornton to Grand Junction train arrive?

Thornton to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Thornton to Grand Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Grand Junction is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Thornton to Grand Junction.

Where can I stay near Grand Junction?

There are 121+ hotels available in Grand Junction.

Thornton to Grand Junction - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thornton to Grand Junction by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
6h 49m
$38–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 3m
$113–603
Drive 249.7 mi
1. Drive from Thornton to Grand Junctioncar 249.7 mi
4h 13m
$46–66
Train, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 to Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
4h 26m
$59–346
Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
4h 24m
$68–359
Fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane DEN - GUC
2. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Grand Junctioncar
5h 49m
$80–368

Thornton to Grand Junction by bus

42Weekly Buses

6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

Bustang operates a bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–600 and the journey takes 7h 44m.

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