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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6 California Zephyr9:53 AM8h34Grand Junction station, Grand Junction, CO6:27 PMUnion Station, Denver, CO$1631One-way0 transfers
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6 California Zephyr9:53 AM8h34Grand Junction station, Grand Junction, CO6:27 PMUnion Station, Denver, CO$1631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA18777:00 AM1h22Grand Junction Regional Airport8:22 AMDenver International Airport$4931One-way0 transfers
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UA17881:33 PM1h22Grand Junction Regional Airport2:55 PMDenver International Airport$4931One-way0 transfers
UA470911:19 AM1h26Grand Junction Regional Airport12:45 PMDenver International Airport$4931One-way0 transfers
UA57556:09 PM1h29Grand Junction Regional Airport7:38 PMDenver International Airport$4931One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with Bustang.
- 6 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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