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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 an average ticket price of $158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. 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 $158, while a flight costs an average of $602.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$158 Average price Cheapest | $602 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO
Compare the available ways to get from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO:
A train is $444 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $602 (€505).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Tickets start at around $158 (€133) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$108 (-€90). The journey takes 8h 34m versus 4h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:21 PM 1h21 Grand Junction, CO 6:42 PM Denver, CO $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:21 PM 1h21 Grand Junction, CO 6:42 PM Denver, CO $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:01 PM 1h13 Grand Junction, CO 2:14 PM Denver, CO $528 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:40 PM 1h25 Grand Junction, CO 11:05 PM Denver, CO $246 1 One-way 0 transfers10:22 PM 1h23 Grand Junction, CO 11:45 PM Denver, CO $458 1 One-way 0 transfers5:10 PM 1h19 Grand Junction, CO 6:29 PM Denver, CO $499 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO:
A train is $444 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO costing on average $602 (€505).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
- Around 23 flights 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.
- 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.
- Travel with skywest airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Denver, CO by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Denver, CO by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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