- Recommended
Museum of the West
Museum on regional natural history with dinosaur fossils, geology, and Western Colorado exhibits. A strong introduction to the area’s prehistoric past.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$43
Fastest journey on Sep 21
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
5 h 36 m
Buses on Sep 21
6
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 6 buses from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $304 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $304, while a flight costs an average of $588.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$304 Average price Cheapest | $588 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO:
A train is $283 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO costing on average $588 (€481).
Other travel options to Grand Junction, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
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Take a bus from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO and enjoy the approximately 195 miles (315 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 16:30.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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