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Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
Small local history museum covering Vail's ski-town development, pioneer life, and community stories through exhibits and archives.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO among Omio's users.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Bustang | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 PM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 6:50 PM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 7:55 AM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 11:15 AM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 12:45 PM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 2:30 PM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 4:00 PM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Grand Junction, CO | 3h20 | 5:30 PM Vail, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Grand Junction, CO to Vail, CO and enjoy the approximately 123 miles (198 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:55, the last at 15:30.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
First bus 7:55 AM |
Last bus 3:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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