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How to get fromBakersfield to Grand Junctionby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Grand Junction by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane BFL - GJT
    5h 41m
    $125–581

  2. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 27m
    $390–786

  3. Drive 789.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Grand Junctioncar car 789.9 mi
    12h 13m
    $145–209

  4. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane BFL - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    7h 43m
    $129–494

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    30h 43m
    $381–791

  6. Bus, Caltrain, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 16m
    $413–837

Bakersfield to Grand Junction by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 5 times a day.

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