There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane LGB - GJT
5h 8m$181–648Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SNA - GJT
7h 40m$70–367Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
23h 18m$151–244Drive 777.9 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Grand Junctioncar 777.9 mi
11h 56m$142–206
Costa Mesa to Grand Junction by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Grand Junction is 679 miles. The road distance is 782.4 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 23h 18m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 18m.
Costa Mesa to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Grand Junction is 1h ahead of Costa Mesa. It is currently 5:21 AM in Costa Mesa and 6:21 AM in Grand Junction.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 23h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Bustang
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Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Grand Junction is 782 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Costa Mesa to Grand Junction.
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