There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to Fruita by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
2h 44m$145–470Drive 261.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aurora to Fruitacar 261.2 mi
4h 33m$48–69Bus via Vail
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus Epic Mountain Express
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
7h 24m$207–270Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 18m$153–263Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Fruitacar
3h 47m$62–309Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus West
7h 55m$123–168
Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Fruita is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Fruita is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $140 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurora to Fruita. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Vail Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora station to Fruita station. However, there are services departing from Peoria Station Track 2 and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Aurora and Fruita is 241 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Fruita without a car is to bus via Vail which takes 7h 24m and costs $200 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Aurora to Fruita, including transfers.
Aurora to Fruita bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Aurora to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Aurora to Fruita is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $140 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Vail, which costs $200 - $270 and takes 7h 24m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Aurora, CO, USA and Fruita, CO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peoria Station Track 1 to Fruita via Denver Airport Station, Denver International Airport, Vail Transportation Center, and Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Bustang
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More Questions & Answers
Aurora to Fruita bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Aurora to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Fruita is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Aurora to Fruita.
There are 105+ hotels available in Fruita.