How to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $221.

Distance: 195 miles (315 km)

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$146

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$427

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9h 1m

Average total duration

8h 31m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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4h 17m

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO:

A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $146 (€120).

A bus is $384 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $427 (€349).

The fastest way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

Train takes on average 8h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Grand Junction, CO and Denver, CO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO among Omio's users.

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from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO

How to get from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak6 California Zephyr
    9:53 AM8h34
    Grand Junction station, Grand Junction, CO
    6:27 PMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak6 California Zephyr
    9:53 AM8h34
    Grand Junction station, Grand Junction, CO
    6:27 PMUnion Station, Denver, CO
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1877
    7:00 AM1h22
    Grand Junction Regional Airport
    8:22 AMDenver International Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • UnitedUA1788
    1:33 PM1h22
    Grand Junction Regional Airport
    2:55 PMDenver International Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4709
    11:19 AM1h26
    Grand Junction Regional Airport
    12:45 PMDenver International Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA5755
    6:09 PM1h29
    Grand Junction Regional Airport
    7:38 PMDenver International Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO

Travel to Denver, CO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO.

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There are 3 options to travel between Grand Junction, CO and Denver, CO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO:

A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $146 (€120).

A bus is $384 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $427 (€349).

The fastest way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

Train takes on average 8h 31m.

The distance from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is approximately 195 miles (315 km).
The average frequency per day from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grand Junction, CO and Denver, CO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO:
  • Flights mostly depart from Grand Junction Regional Airport and arrive in Denver International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Grand Junction station, Grand Junction, CO and arrive in Union Station, Denver, CO.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bustang to go to Denver, CO by bus.
  • Travel with United to go to Denver, CO by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Denver, CO by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Bustang.
  • 6 direct flights per day with United.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO often also extend their vacation to go to Glenwood Springs, CO, Vail, CO, Chicago, IL, Colorado Springs, CO, Salt Lake City, UT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Denver, CO and these popular destinations at a great price.

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