There are 7 ways to get from Aurora to Grand Junction by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
3h 36m$61–363Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
7h 25m$38–53Bus 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 8m$142–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 2m$88–183Drive 251.1 mi
- Drive from Aurora to Grand Junctioncar 251.1 mi
4h 25m$46–67Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
3h 33m$60–306Fly to Gunnison County Airport, shuttle, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane DEN - GUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Gunnison Airport to Montrose Airport
- Drive from Montrose Airport to Grand Junctioncar
5h 18m$145–466
Aurora to Grand Junction by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Grand Junction is to fly and drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurora to Grand Junction. 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora station to Grand Junction 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 2m.
The distance between Aurora and Grand Junction is 235 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Grand Junction without a car is to bus via Vail which takes 7h 8m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Aurora to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Aurora to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Aurora to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Aurora to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Vail, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 7h 8m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Aurora, CO, USA and Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Denver Airport Station, Denver International Airport, and Vail Transportation Center in around 7h 8m.
- 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
Flights from Denver to Gunnison County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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 Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 800 822 4844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpine ExpressAlpine Express (CO West Transportation Group)
Shuttle from Gunnison Airport to Montrose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Website
- Alpine ExpressAlpine Express (CO West Transportation Group)
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More Questions & Answers
Aurora to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Aurora to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Grand Junction is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Aurora to Grand Junction.
There are 114+ hotels available in Grand Junction.