There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane ABQ - GJT
5h 51m$76–444Drive 382.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Grand Junctioncar 382.4 mi
7h 36m$70–101Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
14h 17m$121–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 4m$167–330Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane ABQ - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
5h 57m$80–447Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SAF - GJT
6h 51m$137–448Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane ABQ - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
8h 38m$82–446Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
15h 5m$106–160Bus via Thornton
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
15h 41m$99–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
17h 14m$136–270
Albuquerque to Grand Junction by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via California St & 21st St and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Grand Junction is 315 miles. The road distance is 384.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 14h 17m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Denver, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 14h 17m.
Albuquerque to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Grand Junction is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Albuquerque to Grand Junction.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 14h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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